Dietary Cook (Food Services)

Skylake Post Acute is Hiring a Dietary Cook.

Shift: Full Time: Hours and Days will vary

Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? At Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, Colorado, we are searching for passionate and dedicated professionals to become part of our family. As one of the largest skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in Colorado, we pride ourselves on being the top choice for rehabilitation and 24-hour skilled nursing care.

What to Expect:

Duties will include prepping meals by weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients, cooking meals, checking ingredients for freshness and dietary restrictions, and arranging and garnishing the dishes. You will also be in charge of ensuring that the kitchen and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.

Why Skylake Post Acute?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
• 401k with match (Full-time only)
• Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
• Sick Leave
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
• Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

Successful Candidates:

• 2 years experience as a cook
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility a plus!
• Servesafe certification a plus!

Salary: $19-$21

Ready to make a difference?

Join us at Skylake Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!

General Purpose

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• 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.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• 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. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

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

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.