What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook position at Tawas City Opco LLC?
Job Description
tawas-city-opco-llc is seeking a skilled Dietary Cook to join our team. As a Dietary Cook, you will play a crucial role in creating superb meals for our residents.
- Dietary Cook
New Leading Market Wages - $18.85/hr - $20.52/hr
MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks Association.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced cook who can create delicious and nutritious meals for our residents.
Carefully preparing and serving food using proper food handling and food safety techniques is essential in this role.
You will maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to established standards.
In addition to cooking, you will also assist with cleaning routines, inventory, and other duties as assigned.
Why Choose tawas-city-opco-llc?
No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.
Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:
- Effective 2024 we are pleased to offer our full-time employees a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
- If you are paid hourly and are employed with us for 60-days or more, you may be eligible for choosing up to two of the following: Reduced Health Insurance, Child care Reimbursement, Transportation Reimbursement, or Non-Perishable Food Program
- We know your pet is family too Three Pet Insurance options available to choose from.
- We provide an intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits, should you have any questions.
- Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet
- We offer leading market wages starting at $18.85- $20.52 per hour (based on experience, shift, a $0.85/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, $2.00/hr Perfect Attendance Bonus).
- Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
- Excellent career advancement opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401K retirement program
- Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more
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Summary:
The Dietary Cook prepares and serves food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for residents, as well as employees and special events that tastes good and is served at the proper temperature and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Minimum of tenth grade or above
- GED or High School Diploma or above preferred
Licenses/Certification:
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.
Experience:
- Six months' experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.
Job Functions:
- Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
- Prepares alternative items to meet residents' individual needs and food preferences.
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
- Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
- Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition of food.
- Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
Salary : $19 - $21
