Cook – COOK0071655

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cook opportunities with Hickory Creek at Winamac

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare?
Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion.
Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.
Follows recipes and prepares food that corresponds to menu cycles prepared by the Registered Dietitian.
Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities at proper temperatures and at proper times.
Assists with demonstrating, instructing and educating dietary staff on preparations, garnishing and presentation of food.
Supervises dietary staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
Prepares and maintains supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.

Requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience is preferred.
Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling is preferred.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.