Cook - Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Cook
FT, Non-exempt, Essential Personnel: Schedule is Mon-Sat (Flexible hours) and Sundays 12:00pm-8:00pm. 

About the Role:

Are you looking to put your culinary skills to work with an employer that values you and the work you do? If so, Vierra Falls Church Nursing & Rehab is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable, and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to review menus and prepare meals accordingly
• Work with the Dietary Manager and Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc. and submits to the appropriate party.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Processes diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepares and serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals, as necessary, on a timely basis.
• Serves meals in accordance with standardized portion control procedures.
• Prepares food in accordance with standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and special diet orders.
• Ensure appropriate utensils and equipment are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepares bedtime snacks.
• Prepares and serves substitute foods to residents who refused foods served.
• Assists/directs daily cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
• Ensures that stock levels of staple/non-staple food, supplies, equipment, are maintained at adequate levels.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position; lift, push, pull, carry heavy objects. Stand for long periods of time, walk, bend and stretch.

Full Time Benefits:

• 7 Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD Insurance
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

About Vierra:

Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience. We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents

Vierra's Culture & Mission:

We have a positive, supportive, and thriving culture that supports and encourages innovation, leadership, warmth and compassion and excellence. Our Mission: to advance and redefine healthcare.

Disclaimer:

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Vierra complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.