Cook

Cook- Skilled Nursing Facility (IDDSI Experience Preferred)

Location: Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

What Makes This Location Special- No Late Night, Career Growth Opportunities, Benefits after 30days that also includes PTO accrual starting day 1, Consistent Recognition and Feedback, Excellent work-life balance

Daily Pay Available!

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate and experienced cook to join our Dietary team in providing nutritious, high- quality meals for residents in our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate is committed to food safety, resident satisfaction, positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work on their feet for extended periods of time and preparing meals that meet specialized dietary needs, emphasizing the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardization initiative) Standards, Experience in cooking and kitchen tasks is required for this position.


Why Join New Horizon Foods?

When you join our team, you're not just cooking-you're caring. You'll be part of a supportive, mission-driven company that values teamwork, integrity, and a passion for service. We take pride in serving communities across the country, and we're looking for cooks who care as much as we do.

New Horizon Foods is a dining contract company that specializes in providing services tailored to the location and client. We have been in operation for over 30 years and are currently in more than 10 states.


Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. Great employees make great experiences.
Benefits:

• Flexible hours
• NO Late Nights!
• Ability to advance in the company
• Health benefits for Full Time employees
• PTO for Full Time employees

Responsibilities:

• Meal preparation- Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, physician-ordered diets, and facility menus
• Food preparation
• Prepare texture-modified foods and thickened liquids in accordance with IDDSI guidelines
• Assist maintaining all health code regulations in kitchen
• Ensure that all food is presented in an attractive and appetizing manner
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and guests
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen and dining areas
• Follow all safety and sanitation regulations, including HACCP procedures
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation, holding, and service
• Work closely with the Registered Dietitian, Speech-Language Pathologist, and Dietary Manager to meet residents nutritional needs
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Assist with inventory, food storage, and receiving deliveries

Requirements:

• Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills
• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, long-term care, or skilled nursing setting preferred
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and modified textures is must
• Experience with the IDDS framework
• Understanding of food safety, sanitations, and temperature control standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to follow recipes
• Understanding of basic cooking techniques
• Reliable means of transportation to and from work
• Work EOW plus some Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pay Range: $19 - $23 per hour