Dietary Associate - Cook

Company: Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Poplar Bluff
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Welcome to Helia Healthcare! We are excited you took the time today to explore career options with us. Just think, in a few short days, this could be your new work home! Helia takes a different approach with our associates. We emphasize fairness and being nice. We have created multiple opportunities for you to increase your take home pay in ways that suit you. Apply now and one of our dedicated recruiters will be in touch right away to help you begin your Helia journey. So, sit back, apply, and we will do the rest! If this position is not what you're looking for, please visit our website at www.heliahealthcare.com to see our other openings. Oh...There's some pretty important stuff below, keep scrolling! We'll be in touch soon!The overall purpose of the Dietary Associate/Cook position is to prepare meals and snacks for residents within guidelines of the facility.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare food according to the menu for the day, so that residents will receive the meals they are expecting, and they will be well-balanced and healthy for the residents.Ensure all meals are prepared following recipes and guidelines established by the Culinary Services Director.Follow all requests for special diets to assure good resident health.Prepare snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu in order assuring residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.Demonstrate responsibility for the food service operation in the absence of the Dietary Manager.Present a clean and neat appearance which includes but is not limited to wearing aprons, hair nets, and other protective clothing as necessary.EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or equivalent.To be qualified for this position you must maintain a current Food Services Sanitation certificate and have one (1) year job related experience including food preparation, full-line menu items and therapeutic diets.A culinary apprenticeship or training is preferred.Restaurant, cooking and/or culinary experience preferred.As a regional network of skilled nursing communities, Helia has current open positions in most areas of nursing, skilled therapy, administration, management, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, and other operations. Most of our locations have both full- and part-time opportunities available on a variety of schedules. We will work hard to accommodate your desired work schedule. We provide competitive wages and medical/dental/vision benefits, along with an attractive array of 401k and other benefits.Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a successful background check and drug screen.Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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