Cook- Nursing Home Full Time

Join the Forest Acres Post Acute Family as a Cook!

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, South Carolina! We are passionate about providing exceptional care while creating meaningful relationships with our residents, families, and team members.

Now Hiring: Cook (Full-Time) Join Our Caring Team! Our nursing home is looking for a reliable, caring Cook to join our kitchen team and help bring comfort and joy through food.

Prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen

Experience in food service preferred (but not requiredwe will train the right person!)

Make a real impact on residents' daily lives

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.

Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.

Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.

Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. High school diploma or equivalent.

Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.

Language Skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.