Nursing Home Cook - Southeast Rehab & Skilled Care Care Ctr

We are hiring a Cook to join our dynamic care team at Southeast
Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton! Working with our
team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and
personal life. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the
heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their
dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care
and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also
aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace
where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within
the company. As a Cook, the primary purpose of your position is to
prepare food to assure that quality food service is provided at all
times under the direction of our Director of Dining Services. One (1)
year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility or
other related medical facility preferred, but not necessary. We can
train the right candidate! Duties and Responsibilities: * Follow
therapeutic diets ordered by the physician. * 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
procedure. * 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. Partial description,
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