Cook/Prep Cook - FT

Full Time Night Shift: 1PM - 8PM including every other weekend

What You Can Expect:

You will love University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment!

We're thrilled you're thinking about joining us:

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care! We create an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team! There is so much here at University Park, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care!

Reasons to join us:

• An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

• The ability to get to know our residents and their families

• A defined career path - you can start and build a rewarding career with us

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more

• Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Same Day Pay

• Yearly Retention Bonuses

• And so much more!

Here's what you will do:

Duties are determined by the company's needs and may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare and serve meals according to menu plans that change with the seasons; creating a restaurant-style dining experience

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks

• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules

• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies

• Meet the needs and requests of the residents

• Put our residents first, as a standard of excellence

• Follow the direction of the Dietary Manager and Dietitian

• Maintain high standards in food preparation and sanitation

• Be detailed oriented, well-groomed, and professional

• Lead and direct the kitchen and the dietary staff as needed

Essential For You To Have as a University Park Nursing & Rehab Dietary Cook:

• Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is desired

• Safe Serve certification must be completed in the first year of employment

• Preference is given to people with Chef training or equivalent training and understanding of therapeutic diets

• Must be able to communicate professionally and interact positively with residents and other personnel

• Must be able to clean, keep a sanitary work environment, and pass federal and state regulations

• Must be able to stand, bend, and walk a minimum of 6 hours a day

• Must be able to carry/ lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50lbs

• High school diploma or GED is required

JOB CODE: 1001203