Dietary cook job description

*Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401K, Life and Disability insurance, and more

*Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment

*Paid Time Off

*Holiday Pay

*Same Day Pay!

*Yearly Retention Bonuses!

*Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)

*Consistent support from the Regional Operations and facility staff

*And so much more!

Here’s what you will do:

** Duties are determined by the company’s needs and may include, but are not limited to the following:

*Prepare and serve meals according to menu plans that change with the seasons; creating a restaurant-style dining experience

*Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks

*Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules

*Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies

*Meet the needs and requests of the residents

*Put our residents first, as a standard of excellence

*Follow the direction of the Dietary Manager and Dietitian

*Maintain high standards in food preparation and sanitation

*Be detailed oriented, well-groomed, and professional

*Lead and direct the kitchen and the dietary staff as needed

Essential For You To Have as a Regency Park Nursing & Rehab at Carroll Dietary Cook:

* Minimum one (1) year food service experience in a healthcare dietary setting is desired

*Safe Serve certification must be completed in the first year of employment

*Preference is given to people with Chef training or equivalent training and understanding of therapeutic diets

*Must be able to communicate professionally and interact positively with residents and other personnel

*Must be able to clean, keep a sanitary work environment, and pass federal and state regulations

*Must be able to stand, bend, and walk a minimum of 6 hours a day

*Must be able to carry/ lift, push, and pull a maximum of 50lbs

*High school diploma or GED is required

Know someone who'd be great for any of our Campbell Street Services facility roles? We pay employee referral bonuses!

GREAT HOURS- we have a flexible schedule with hours between 6AM and 7:30PM

**We are Covid compliant

Responsibilities

Henderson Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of six acute care hospitals that provide care for patients throughout Southern Nevada and nearby communities. Located in Henderson, NV, this acute care hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, including an outpatient surgery center, cardiovascular care, comprehensive women s health and maternity services, including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, outpatient wound care and a freestanding emergency department. It is accredited as both a Chest Pain Center and Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Henderson Hospital has also been honored by The Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital in 2018 and 2019; a Top Teaching Hospital in 2020 and 2021; and earned the A Patient Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group during its last eight award cycles. The hospital opened in 2016, and recently opened a new patient tower to better accommodate the community.

Henderson, Nevada: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada s second largest city with more than 302,000 residents. Our city is pleased to be recognized as the Second Safest City in America by Forbes magazine and three times named to MONEY magazine s list of Best Places to Live in America. Our favorable tax structure, award-winning health care locations, accredited parks, police and fire departments all contribute to these accolades setting our community apart.

While our city has grown to host a variety of metropolitan cultural arts and nationally recognized special events, we retain our small-town values and atmosphere. Annual events and local parades are still held in the Water Street District, our original main street. Our community also celebrates the grand openings of local businesses, accomplishments of our youth and contributions of our centenarians. With numerous parks, mixed-use shopping areas, master-planned communities and senior living neighborhoods, Henderson is a place where all can live, learn, work and play. Henderson is not just a place to live, but truly a place to call home.

Job Description:

Responsible for the timely preparation, seasoning and cooking of food for patients, employees, physicians and visitors. Performs similar or related duties.

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Graduate from a formal school specializing in institutional cooking preferred.

Experience:

Previous experience preferred.

License/Certification:

Current Southern Nevada Health District Food Handler Safety Training Card.

Other:

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.

Salary:

Min

$ 14.25

Max

$ 18.50

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Our primary mission at Willow Ridge Healthcare, is to improve the lives of the residents we serve. Our values are driven by and encompass Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion, and Respect.

Our company is seeking a full-time Dietary Lead to join our team of exceptional and dedicated directors and caregivers. We are looking for individuals with a desire to contribute and make a difference in the lives of the community we serve.

This position provides immediate support to the Dietary Manager and primary duties include assisting with managing and directing the operations of our dietary department. This team member will lead and supervise staff members engaged in serving food in healthcare facility, and in maintaining cleanliness of all food service areas and equipment.

The Dietary Lead will monitor staff members to ensure compliance with company, and state and federal regulatory workplace safety standards. Supervise and organize food preparation and service so that food leaves kitchen and is served to our residents in scheduled time frames. Provide for food substitutes of similar nutritional value for residents when necessary. Will work closely with nursing staff to identify possible problems and discuss complex issues concerning residents' nutritional requirements. Will lead and work with staff in improving procedures and quality of service.

The Dietary Lead will ensure that all duties performed by the dietary department comply with the standards established by the company's Quality Assurance Program.

In cases of workplace exposure, provides immediate first aid and refers employee to appropriate facility staff member for post-exposure follow-up. Reports all injuries of self or others to supervisor immediately.

Candidates must have the ability to effectively communicate with other company Team Leaders and Executives, must possess a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must demonstrate patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to manage in challenging situations.
Our excellent benefit offerings helps makes us an employer of choice which include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Supplemental benefits; Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability Generous 401k Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off
We care about the safety and well-being of our residents and team members. Our company’s COVID-19 Vaccination policy requires employees prior to beginning work:
Must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, and If vaccinated, must provide valid proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, and Must have received all doses of a single or multi-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or Have been granted or have a pending request for an exemption, or Have been identified as having a temporary COVID-19 vaccination delay and provided an approved accommodation.