Cook Position Are you looking for a cooking position with a dependable schedule, meaningful work and more time for life outside of work? AMOREM is seeking a Cook to join our Dietary Services team. You do not need hospice experience to make a difference in this role. If you have experience preparing food in a restaurant, school, hospital, senior living community or other food service setting, we would like to hear from you. Our cooks prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for patients while helping create a comforting and welcoming environment for patients, families and staff. This is an opportunity to use your food service skills in a role where your work has a direct and meaningful impact each day. What AMOREM Offers You: Competitive pay Rotating compressed workweek with more days away from work Predictable work in a supportive team environment Comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance options Generous paid time off, with accrual increasing based on tenure Employer-provided life insurance Employer-paid long-term disability coverage Employee assistance and wellness programs Opportunities to learn, grow and apply for other positions within AMOREMSix months after hire to obtain required ServSafe certification Why AMOREM?At AMOREM, food is an important part of caring for people. A thoughtfully prepared meal can provide comfort, preserve a familiar routine and help a patient feel a member of our Dietary Services team, you will be valued for the skill, care and attention you bring to every meal. You will work alongside people who share a commitment to providing more quality, more compassion and more support to patients and families. If you take pride in preparing good food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and serving others, we invite you to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals
- Follow planned menus while accommodating patient preferences and special dietary needs
- Deliver patient meals at scheduled times
- Maintain safe food temperatures and follow food safety and sanitation standards
- Keep the kitchen, nourishment areas and equipment clean and organized
- Complete required food service and safety logs
- Receive and inspect food and supply deliveries
- Help maintain appropriate food and supply inventory
- Assist with catering and organizational events as needed
- Transport meals to other AMOREM locations when assigned
- Work collaboratively with the Dietary Coordinator and patient care unit staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Enjoys preparing food and serving others
- Dependable, organized and attentive to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Committed to cleanliness, food safety and quality
- Able to follow menus, recipes and dietary instructions
- Comfortable learning basic computer and recordkeeping tasks
- Respectful and compassionate when interacting with patients, families and coworkers
- Understanding of therapeutic diets is helpful but not required
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
Previous cooking or food service experience is preferred. Experience may be from a restaurant, school, healthcare facility, senior living community, catering operation or similar setting.
Licensure/Certification: ServSafe certification is required within six months of hire.
Physical Demands:- Frequent walking and standing
- Ability to bend, reach and perform routine kitchen tasks
- Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity necessary for food preparation, equipment use and record keeping
Bring your skills to a place where every meal matters. Apply today to join AMOREM's Dietary Services team.
