Cook (NE) - Pennant Services

The primary purpose of the Dietary Cook is to prepare food for our residents in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Director of Food Services, to assure quality food service is provided at all times.

We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:

•Customer Second (Employee First!)

•Accountability

•Passion for Learning

•Love One Another

•Intelligent Risk Taking

•Celebration

•Ownership

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare and serve bedtime snacks, and between meal snacks when directed.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Wellness Director.

• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident's meal tray.
• Review care plans to assure that current dietary information is consistent with foods served.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as without established policies and procedures.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Current Food Handler's Permit, as required by state regulation
• Current CPR certification, as required by state regulation
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred.
• One (1) year dietary experience in a healthcare setting, preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Pay Range:

$18 - $20 hourly or DOE

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.