Dietary Cook

Overview: The Dietary Cook prepares and cooks meals for residents and by performing the following duties.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who share our passion of treating every resident with care, compassion and a sense of dignity.

Why work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package.

Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance.

Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.

* Annual Performance Reviews * Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees.

SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.

* Flexible Spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.

* Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.

* Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time.

In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.

* Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.

* Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.

* Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.

* Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.

* Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses.

Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus.

Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded.

After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Dietary Cook Responsibilities * Gathers all food needed for mealtime and reports any shortages to Food Service Director.

* Plates all food items for residents and staff.

* Prepares various foods depending on the menu created by the dieticians for each meal of the day, following federal, state, and local regulations.

* Operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, e.g., mixer, meat slicer, oven, steamer, etc.

* Serves meals in a safe manner and follows all requirements.

* Directs activities of one or more workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

* Accurately follows diet cards when serving residents.

* Takes and documents food temperatures.

* Cleans kitchen and all kitchen equipment.

* Assists in putting away of dietary stock and rotation of dietary supplies.

* Keeps all coolers clean and organized, including checking expiration dates.

* Follows portion control guidelines.

* *Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous cook experience required.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.