Dietary Cook

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services•Girard, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents. The role gathers and plates food, prepares menu items for each meal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, serves meals safely, and follows residents’ diet cards and portion-control guidelines. The cook operates kitchen equipment, takes and documents food temperatures, cleans the kitchen and equipment, and helps manage dietary stock and supplies. The position may direct one or more workers who assist with meal preparation and service and requires maintaining the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information. Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit healthcare community providing short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health services. Its stated values include compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity, and quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous cook experience required.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Gather food needed for mealtimes and report shortages to the Food Service Director.
Plate food items for residents and staff.
Prepare menu items for each meal in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, meat slicers, ovens, and steamers.
Serve meals safely and follow applicable requirements.
Direct the activities of one or more workers assisting with meal preparation and service.
Follow residents’ diet cards accurately when serving meals.
Take and document food temperatures.
Clean the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Assist with putting away dietary stock and rotating supplies.
Keep coolers clean and organized, including checking expiration dates.
Follow portion-control guidelines.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident, staff, and organizational information.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription medication coverage for eligible employees.
Fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.
Flexible spending account for eligible medical and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Paid time off that begins accruing immediately.
Seven paid holidays; employees who work a holiday receive double time.
In the third year of service, pay for the employee’s birthday and a choice of floating holiday.
Eligibility to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred annuity from the first day of employment.
Professional Development Scholarship of $1,000 each year for employees pursuing further education in their field, including free STNA classes.
Student loan forgiveness up to $2,500 paid over four years.
Ohio University tuition discounts of 5% for undergraduate programs and 10% for graduate programs.
Discounts at local businesses.
Bonus for employees of the month.
Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents.
Ongoing longevity bonus after two years.