Cook - Full-time Days and PM shifts

About the role

This position is a combination of Cook duties in the kitchen and sometimes helping out as a Dietary Aide out in the dining room. You'll prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian.

What you'll do

• Prepare tasty, nutritious meals for patients, including special diets tailored with help from our Registered Dietitian
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe, following strict food safety rules to protect everyone
• Pitch in wherever needed — from stocking the freezer to chatting with patients about their meals or helping to prepare next week's menu
• Work as part of a fast-moving team that wears many hats every day

Why you'll love this job

• You'll be part of something bigger than cooking — you'll help improve lives every single day
• A well-prepared meal can be the highlight of a resident's day
• You'll grow your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
• Close-knit family-like team — Donna, our employee of 35 years, says "I love my work-family! We work well together, help one another and have fun while we're here"
• 5-Star Quality measure — excellent clinical care
• Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback
• Located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees and flowers — you can ride your bike to work

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certificate & Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate (if you do not currently hold these, you will be required to obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• At least 1 year of dietary/cook experience in a healthcare facility or commercial/central kitchen (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of computer-based documentation systems
• Understanding of good food preparation, serving techniques, and food safety and sanitation rules
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to regularly push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds
• Pass a pre-employment physical and background check
• Schedule flexibility — must be available to work all shifts

Pay

$17.00 hourly

Schedule

Full-time, 8-hour shifts with fluctuating shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm, 6:30am-2:30pm and 12:00pm-8:00pm with an every other weekend rotation. Start date is ASAP with a new employee orientation class starting soon.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $250 to be paid after probationary period.