The Center for Advanced Rehab at Parkside is currently seeking experienced Cooks to join our team. Dietary Cooks support the health and nutrition of residents by assisting with food preparation services while upholding strict sanitation and safe handling procedures.

Schedule:

5:00 AM- 1:00 PM 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM Full-time and Part-time available off every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

Pay:

$16.50/hr.

Responsibilities:

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and providing food services to residents in a cost-efficient manner to safely meet residents' need in compliance with federal, state and local requirements Prepare and serve meals for residents and staff in accordance with food safety regulations and within physician's/nutritionists' dietary recommendations Maintain high standard of food preparation, sanitation, storage, and portion control Determine food and supplies needed for daily menus; obtain supplies in time for adequate production Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality, temperature, and appearance of food is preserved Assist in scheduled cleaning duties following established sanitary standards Participates and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or as may become necessary Represents the facility at and participates in meetings as required Assists in standardizing work methods As the job description may not be all-inclusive, the employee is expected to perform other essential functions and duties as assigned

Skills:

Knowledge of food production techniques and practices in a professional kitchen setting. Familiarity with food industry standards and regulations for safe food handling and sanitation- Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines to prepare meals that meet specific nutritional requirements. Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate portioning and presentation of meals. Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment . Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with other kitchen staff members.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or qualifications associated with the role. Why Parkside Nursing Home?

Benefits We Offer:

Medical insurance Dental & vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Employer-paid basic life insurance with AD&D Supplemental insurance options (Aflac) — disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity & whole life coverage Plus, we take care of our team with: Monthly raffles (including VIP parking & gift cards) Employee of the Month (by department) Monthly birthday celebrations Quarterly anniversary celebrations PTO cash-out at 100% (end of year) Opportunities for growth & advancement Fresh soup, coffee and refreshments daily Coffee & tea station Snack cart Free Parkside merch (including winter apparel) Free uniforms — and more! Join a team that values, supports, and celebrates you every day. Submit your application and join our award-winning team!

Pay:

From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

cooking in a Nursing home or hospital: 1 year (Required)

Cooking:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person