What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Job Haines Home For Aged People?
JOB HAINES HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.
COOK
Job Title: Cook
Department: Dietary
Hours: FULL TIME
Position Start Date: 1/5/2026
Description:
- Ability to prepare food in a safe appetizing manner attractive to both the eye and palate.
- Food handlers are expected to comply with all current Federal, State, local standards, and established policies and procedures of this facility.
- Ability to understand, prepare, and follow therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a cook in the Dietary Department of a long term care facility preferred.
- Safe Serve Certification
- High School Diploma
- Compliance with applicable health laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations.
- Ability to speak read and write English.
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthesis that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
- Must be able to lift and move residents, equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.