Cook

American Senior Communities•Winamac, IN

25d

About The Position

Cook opportunities with Hickory Creek at Winamac At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It's a special place for special people. The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees. What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare? Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion. Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates. Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Registered Dietitian. Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and at proper times. Assists with demonstrating, instructing and educating dietary staff on preparations, garnishing and presentation of food. Supervises dietary staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment. Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience is preferred.
Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion.
Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.
Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Registered Dietitian.
Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and at proper times.
Assists with demonstrating, instructing and educating dietary staff on preparations, garnishing and presentation of food.
Supervises dietary staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.

Benefits

Earn some of the best wages in the market!
Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
Paid training, skills certification & career development support
Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan options
Lucrative Employee Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program & wellness support
Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more