Dietary Cook

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

Shepherd of the Valley provides 5-star treatment at our facilities. We are a healthcare community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home health services. Summary; Prepares and cooks meals for residents and by performing the following duties.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Gathers all food needed for mealtime and reports any shortages to Food Service Director.
Plates all food items for residents and staff.
Prepares various foods depending on the menu created by the dieticians for each meal of the day, following federal, state, and local regulations.
Operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, e.g., mixer, meat slicer, oven, steamer, etc.
Serves meals in a safe manner and follows all requirements.
Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
Accurately follows diet cards when serving residents.
Takes and documents food temperatures.
Cleans kitchen and all kitchen equipment.
Assists in putting away of dietary stock and rotation of dietary supplies.
Keeps all coolers clean and organized, including checking expiration dates.
Follows portion control guidelines.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff, and organization information.

Benefits

Annual Performance Reviews
Insurance - Medical, dental, eye, and prescription medication coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.
Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.
Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.