Dietary Cook
About The Position
Clairidge House Nursing Home is recruiting a Dietary Cook. Nursing home experience is preferred but not required. Working under the direction of the Dietary Manager, the Cook prepares meals and snacks for facility residents according to the facility menu. The role primarily involves preparing and cooking family-style meals for residents of a skilled nursing facility. In the Dietary Manager’s absence, the Cook is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nonsupervisory employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Requirements
- Prior experience is preferred but not required.
- Must be a supportive team member and contribute to and exemplify teamwork and the team concept.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and a willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to a supervisor or nurse.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing home experience.
- One year of institutional food service experience as a cook.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook family-style meals for residents of a skilled nursing facility.
- Prepare meals and snacks for residents according to the facility menu.
- In the absence of the Dietary Manager, direct, coordinate, and evaluate nonsupervisory employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
- Relay information concerning a resident’s condition to a supervisor or nurse.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Supplemental accident benefits
- Supplemental critical illness benefits
- Short-term disability benefits
- Generous 401(k) employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
