Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Cook

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group!

Job Summary:

Palisade Healthcare Center is currently looking for a  Cook to join our dietary department. We believe breakfast, lunch and dinner should be healthy, delicious and fun. Our enhanced dining program provides culinary excellence.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare pre-planned cycle menus in an efficient and effective manner
• Perform food preparation tasks as assigned.
• Ability to read production orders on tray cards
• Determine if the food prepared is of the highest possible quality in taste and flavor. Assist in planning cooking schedules. Confirm foods are ready on time for tray service.
• Maintain and improve standards of food storage, preparation, and services.
• Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms 
• Pushes carts to halls or kitchen
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, hygienic methods of food preparation and storage.
• Interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrates competency in operating kitchen equipment.
• Moderate to heavy lifting (50-pound maximum), bending, reaching, and stooping.

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

• Required: Current Food Handlers card (or ability to obtain one) issued by local Health Department.
• Preferred : Prior cooking experience in a skilled nursing environment.

Benefit Highlights:

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.

Palisade Healthcare Center

920 4th Street , Garretson, SD 57030, USA

Evergreen Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.