Cook - Healthcare Setting

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to the dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Menu planning, food preparation, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards.
• Cooking in a fast-paced environment and meeting mealtime deadlines.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Inspect diet trays; work with the facility’s dietitian and process diet changes received from Nursing Services.
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
• Must have a Food Handler’s Card.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food preparation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Prepare and cook meals according to resident dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to sanitation and health regulations.
• Assist in menu planning and food inventory management.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles.
• 401(k) Plan: Matching program after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays, and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs, and more.