Overview
Nursing Home Cook role at Athena Health Care Systems. We are hiring a 32-hour Cook to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Shift is 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM with every other weekend required. Weekly pay ranges from $20 to $22 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Follow therapeutic diets ordered by the physician.
* Prepare, cook, and plate resident meals.
* Ensure the proper serving temperature of food.
* Maintain visual appeal of the food.
* Monitor daily nourishments, follow standardized recipes.
* Assure proper portion control.
* Adhere to sanitation and storage policy and procedures.
* Other duties assigned by the manager.
Specific Requirements
* Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
* Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
* Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
* Must be knowledgeable of dining service procedures as well as related laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to hospital and nursing home operations.
* Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
* Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
* Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
* Prior Culinary Experience Required.
About Athena Health Care Systems
Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.
Athena Benefits
* Competitive and Weekly Pay
* Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
* Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* 401(k) with Employer Match
* Vacation and Personal Time
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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