Cook/Dietary Aid

Elmwood Care Center

Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate care, attention, and a sense of belonging to a community. We are looking for a Cook to join our team at Elmwood Care Center.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare quality food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, federal, state, and local standards/regulations as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Dietary Services Supervisor.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an Arboreta Cook, essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Prepare all food items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
• Follow recipes and presentation specifications
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safety and efficiently
• Clean and maintain station in practicing good safety and sanitation
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment
• Restock items as needed throughout the shift
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes

As an Arboreta Dietary Aid, essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meats as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Qualifications including minimum skills, experience and education required include:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA:

· Medical, vision and dental insurance

· Health and wellness plans

· 401K retirement savings plan

· Paid time off accrues when you start work

· Opportunities for advancement and leadership

· Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service

· Inspiring team and company culture

ABOUT ARBORETA HEALTHCARE:

At Arboreta Healthcare, our team members are our most important resource, and their passion for caring is critical to our success. When it comes to caring for people, every day is different, and opportunities with Arboreta are plentiful. We offer patients and their families four unique service lines, giving our team members the chance to care for people of all ages.

Our 28 facilities are located across several rural and suburban communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.

Our mission is your mission. At Arboreta, we know that we are better together. We value our shared commitment to improving the lives of our patients and employees and recognize the character of outstanding team members.