Cook

The Waters of Fort Wayne -

Now Hiring - PT Evening Cook

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Some experience in institutional cooking.

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation and hygienic methods.

• Follow verbal and written instructions.

• Sincere desire to work with elders and others who have a limited capacity for self-care.

• Mental & physical capacity to perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations.

• Work with and provides care to individuals of a wide range of personality types and maturity levels.

• The ability to demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in making competent decisions.

• Consistently maintain courteous, empathic, and professional attitude.

• Maintain confidentiality of all activities and persons.

• Maintain a professional appearance at all times.

• Communicate and comprehend orally and in writing to effectively receive and share information as necessary to perform job duties.

• Transportation accessible to enable flexibility of work schedule.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent

• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)

• Must have a sanitation certificate

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities

• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures