Cook

Cook

At Advinia Care Summit Commons, we provide a deeper level of personal caring. Because that’s who we are.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nursing Home Cook to join our team. As a key member of our dietary team, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals and snacks for our residents, ensuring their dietary needs are met, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Cook and prepare meals for residents of the facility
• Review menus prior to preparation of food
• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating department policies, procedures, and food service manuals
• Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, family members, etc., as necessary
• Assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by the attending physician
• Coordinate food services with other departments as necessary
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensure that all food service procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

• One (1) year dietary/food experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required
• Must have State Food Service Sanitation certification
• Must be able to read, speak, and write the English language in an understandable manner
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• 40 hours/week. Alternating weekends.