FT Day Cook/ Dietary Aide

Granger Nursing & Rehab Center • Granger, IA

62d • Onsite

About The Position

You will love Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment! Hi! We're thrilled you're thinking about joining us: Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We're under new management, creating an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at Granger, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care! Reasons to join us: An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation The ability to get to know our residents and their families A defined career path - you can start and build a rewarding career with us Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment Paid Time Off Holiday Pay Same Day Pay! Yearly Retention Bonuses! Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market) Consistent support from the Regional Operations and facility staff And so much more! Here's what you will do: Duties are determined by the company's needs and may include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare and serve meals according to menu plans that change with the seasons; creating a restaurant-style dining experience Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies Meet the needs and requests of the residents Put our residents first, as a standard of excellence Follow the direction of the Dietary Manager and Dietitian Maintain high standards in food preparation and sanitation Be detailed oriented, well-groomed, and professional Lead and direct the kitchen and the dietary staff as needed

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is desired
• Safe Serve certification must be completed in the first year of employment
• Must be able to communicate professionally and interact positively with residents and other personnel
• Must be able to clean, keep a sanitary work environment, and pass federal and state regulations
• Must be able to stand, bend, and walk a minimum of 6 hours a day
• Must be able to carry/ lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50lbs
• High school diploma or GED is required

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to people with Chef training or equivalent training and understanding of therapeutic diets

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu plans that change with the seasons; creating a restaurant-style dining experience
• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies
• Meet the needs and requests of the residents
• Put our residents first, as a standard of excellence
• Follow the direction of the Dietary Manager and Dietitian
• Maintain high standards in food preparation and sanitation
• Be detailed oriented, well-groomed, and professional
• Lead and direct the kitchen and the dietary staff as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more
• Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Same Day Pay!
• Yearly Retention Bonuses!
• Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees