What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Cook FT Westhaven position at Westhaven Nursing Home?
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Full Time
Are you a dedicated caregiver with a heart for helping others? We are looking for Caring and Compassionate Team Members to join our clinical family. If you’re looking for a supportive environment where your professional growth is a priority, we’d love to meet you!
Why Join Us?
We value our team members and believe in providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wealth, and future.
Our Full-Time Benefits Include:
- Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health & Wellness: Major Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Peace of Mind: Employer-Paid Life Insurance, plus options for Voluntary Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Career Growth: Tuition Assistance and Professional Development support to help you reach your next career milestone.
Purpose of this position
The purpose of this position is to prepare and provide food service to residents in a cost-effective, efficient manner to safely meet residents needs in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements. Must be committed to person-centered care by embracing and following the facilitys goal of person-centered care by demonstrating and being supportive of individual resident choice and controlled resident-preferred routines in all aspect of daily living.
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Qualifications:Qualifications
High school graduate or GED or experience.
Meet all health requirements imposed by law.
Ability to read and write, speak and understand English.
Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
Ability to withstand sudden temperature changes from the heat of the kitchen or the cold of the freezer.
Ability to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
Ability to safely transport hot pans from range or ovens to the steam table and be able to maneuver in the kitchen and walk-in freezer and cooler.
Ability to identify chemicals, and properly use and dilute them.
Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.