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Dietary Cook/Kitchen Prep

Ashton Creek
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2027

Overview

Come join us as a Dietary Cook/Kitchen Prepat Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

** NEW WAGE SCALE 

FULL-TIME 

 

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

 

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

  • Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
  • $1,000 new employee referral program
  • DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
  • Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K Options after the first year.
  • Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year
  • Quarterly Education Bonus Program

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Dietary Cook/Kitchen Prep is to prepare and serve attractive meals meeting customer expectations, while maintaining a clean, safe Dining Services environment within the guidelines of facility policies, Federal, State and other regulatory requirements.

  • Preparing quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus
  • Ensuring proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes
  • Maintaining and recording assigned temperatures daily
  • Directing and supervising Dining Aides when needed
  • Having food ready at the specified time and beginning meal service on time
  • Occasionally visiting residents in dining rooms, to gather their feedback regarding the meal served
  • Following temperature regulations in preparing, serving and storing foods
  • Cleaning food service equipment after use. Completing other assigned cleaning, per posted department cleaning schedule
  • Ensuring supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary
  • Sweeping and mopping floors
  • Being responsible for opening kitchen, if needed, turning on lights, unlocking/starting equipment
  • Attending and participating in in-service educational classes, department meetings and all staff in-services
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
  • Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

  • Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices.
  • Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as:
    • The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
  • Must be able to read recipes and menus
  • Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
    • Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
    • Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel
    • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
    • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance
    • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
    • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
    • The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
  • Desired qualifications include:
      • High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
      • ServSafe certified or be willing to obtain certification
      • At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position is preferred

 

Salary : $1,000 - $5,000

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