Dietary Cook

Join Our Team as a Cook

Say no to boring fast-food jobs and yes to making a difference in an environment where mutual respect, team spirit, and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Smith Center Health and Rehab in Smith Center, KS is looking to hire a full-time Cook to join our team. Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and caring team? If so, please read on!

This dietary position earns a competitive salary. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options. If this sounds like the right opportunity in dietary for you, apply today!

About Mission Health Communities

We are a premier provider of senior living and skilled rehabilitation communities that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our health care organization manages and operates senior living, assisted living, short-stay rehabilitation, and skilled nursing communities in Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. At our communities, we proudly offer the "mission experience" by focusing on delivering excellence in all we do. We show that we care through our values of character, attitude, respect, excellence, and service.

In order to provide the best possible care, we have cultivated a team of extraordinary and passionate professionals who take great pride in their ability to serve in a broad range of health care services, including administrative, therapeutic, and support roles. Our commitment to excellence includes creating a supportive work environment and growth opportunities for our employees. Our team members enjoy an environment where mutual respect, team spirit, and hard work are recognized and rewarded. If you're looking for a wonderful career opportunity, look no further. We would be honored to have you on our team!

A Day in the Life of a Cook

As a Cook, you play a vital role in our community. Without you, we would not be able to provide quality meals for our residents! You prepare meals for our residents in accordance with regulatory guidelines. With a close eye for detail, you ensure the quality and temperature of food items. You take great care to enhance safety and sanitary conditions. You live up to the trust of those in your care by complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, maintaining knowledge of and following all company policies and procedures. Your warm and friendly demeanor makes it easy for you to provide excellent customer service and build relationships with residents, their families, visitors, and your colleagues. You take pride in the difference you make in the lives of our residents and that makes you perfect for this cook position!

Qualifications for a Cook

• Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic, understand measurements and follow written and oral instructions.
• Cook experience preferred but not required. A willingness to learn is needed.
• Solid communication skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors, and team members.

Experience in a geriatric nursing facility is preferred but not required. Are you trustworthy and respectful of others? Is being dependable, professional, and a team player at the heart of all you do? Do you enjoy serving and caring for seniors? Can you easily establish a good rapport with others and communicate effectively? If yes, you might just be perfect for this dietary position!

Work Schedule

This full-time cook position works days, evenings, and weekends.

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you feel that you would be right for this cook job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!