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Cook At Miller Healthcare

The Cook at Miller Healthcare is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents in a welcoming and sanitary environment. This role ensures that meals are prepared according to residents' dietary needs and preferences while adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines. The Cook will work closely with the dietary team to deliver a dining experience that enhances the well-being and satisfaction of our residents.

Essential Duties

• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes, menus, and dietary requirements, ensuring that all meals are flavorful, nutritious, and visually appealing.
• Menu Planning:
  Assist in planning and adjusting menus to meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents, including those with specific health conditions or dietary restrictions.
• Food Safety and Sanitation:
  Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring all food is stored, handled, and prepared in compliance with health department regulations and facility policies.
• Inventory Management:
  Monitor food supplies and ingredients, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Assist with ordering and receiving food deliveries, checking for quality and accuracy.
• Resident Interaction:
  Engage with residents to understand their food preferences and accommodate special requests whenever possible.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with the dietary team, including kitchen aides and other cooks, to ensure efficient kitchen operations and timely meal service.
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain accurate records of food temperatures, preparation times, and sanitation practices as required by regulatory guidelines.

Non-essential Duties

• Event Support:
  Assist in the preparation and service of food for special events and activities within the facility.
• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils to ensure they remain in good working condition.
• Training Support:
  Provide guidance and support to new kitchen staff and assist in training them on kitchen procedures and safety practices.

Preferred Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a cook in a healthcare, senior living, or hospitality setting is preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

• Food Handlers Certification or Serv Safe Certification required.

Preferred Education

• Completion of a culinary arts program or equivalent training preferred.
• Any additional certifications in food safety or culinary arts are a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits -.5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits -.001 to.49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: cleaning products.
• Video Display Terminals:
  Average
• Blood and Body Fluids:
  Average
• TB or Airborne Pathogens:
  Minimal - if a patient is infected, it is possible that the health care worker would be exposed, but it is…