*Position: *Cook
*Location: *Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
*Job Summary:*
Responsible for overall preparation of meals compliant with Diet Orders, menu specifications, Company Policies, State and Federal Laws, Dietary/Sanitary Regulations under supervision of Dietary Supervisor and Manager; receives incoming grocery orders and supplies; assists with maintaining adequate inventory and accurate inventory records; maintains high standards of quality in food preparation and service; must communicate courteously, respectfully with Employees, Residents and others; must maintain high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene
*Qualifications:*
Experience in large-scale cooking services is preferred; on-the-job training will be provided; must be in good physical condition, able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions to accomplish job duties; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check
*Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Immediately ensures any liquids on floor are cleaned; reports other Safety Hazards to Maintenance Supervisor
* If requested, serves on Safety Committee and participates in Safety Meetings and Safety Audits
* Complies with Infection Control Policies; reports contact with infectious disease to Infection Control Nurse
* Assists with food orders, receiving and checking in supplies, storing food and maintaining inventory
* Reviews menus, prepares and serves food and meals in accordance with planned menus, Diet Plans, recipes, portion / temperature control procedures and facility Policies
* Assists with cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, utensils, and any other areas of the Dietary Department or Dining Rooms as needed or requested
* Assists in checking meal trays for menu accuracy and diet preferences
* Reviews and processes Diet Order changes and ensures menus are followed and maintained
* Ensures proper storage and availability of foods and supplies for the next meals
* Assists with directing the work of other Dietary staff as requested by Supervisors and Dietary Manager
* If/when requested, serves as Dietary Supervisor and assists in maintaining records
*Excellent Benefits:*
Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees.
It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life.
A summary of benefits offered includes:
Paid Time Off (PTO) including:
* Vacation pay
* Paid sick leave
Insurance benefits including:
* Group Health insurance
* Dental insurance
* Vision Insurance
* Pharmacy discount with free delivery at work
Other Benefits:
* Direct deposit
* Bereavement leave
* Shift Differentials for some nursing positions
* Retirement Savings Plan/401K
* Employee Assistance Program
* Family Medical Leave
*IF CONTACTED, YOU WILL BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A MORE THOROUGH APPLICATION AT THE FACILITY.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks.
Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks?
Experience:
* Cooking Large Scale: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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