Nursing Home Cook

Job Title: Nursing Home Cook

Job Location: Webster

Company Name: Lanessa Extended Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking Cooks to join our dynamic care team at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of food service for our residents. With competitive pay at $21 per hour and a variety of shifts available, including part-time and full-time positions, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a reputable healthcare organization.

• Part-time opening is 12p-8p shift. Schedule is week 1: Monday & Saturday; week 2: Sunday & Friday.
• Full-time opening is 6a-2p with an every other weekend rotation.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare food to ensure quality food service is provided at all times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services
• Follow therapeutic diets ordered by physicians
• Ensure proper serving temperature of food
• Maintain visual appeal of food
• Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes, and assure proper portion control
• Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedure
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Prior culinary experience
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
• Knowledge of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations
• Leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel
• Ability to maintain care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas
• Ability to perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
  
  
  

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).