Dietary Cook - Willow Springs Healthcare

Were Cooking Up Something Great at Willow Springs Healthcare Center and You Could Be the Secret Ingredient! Are you passionate about food and enjoy making people feel cared for through a great meal? Willow Springs Healthcare Center is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cook to join our dietary team and help create nutritious, comforting meals for our residents. What Youll Be Doing: Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times Prepare largebatch meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion guidelines Prepare and plate meals that are both nutritious and visually appealing Accurately follow special diet requirements and physician orders Record food temperatures and comply with all food safety standards Prepare pureed foods that are smooth, flavorful, and nutritious Collaborate with dietary and interdisciplinary team members Maintain and monitor sanitizer buckets and cleaning supplies Assist with meal service as needed Clean and organize cooking areas, carts, and equipment Report any resident concerns to leadership promptly Assist with onboarding and training new dietary team members Follow daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules Step into leadership or support roles as needed to keep operations running smoothly What Were Looking For: Previous cooking experience (healthcare or largevolume cooking preferred) Strong attention to detail and food safety A positive attitude and teamoriented mindset Perks & Benefits: Competitive pay: $18.00$21.00 per hour (DOE) Medical, dental, and vision insurance (fulltime employees) 401(k) (fulltime employees) Paid Time Off Ongoing training and growth opportunities If youre ready to bring your skills to a team that values quality, care, and teamwork, wed love to hear from you. Apply today and help us make every meal meaningful. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Willow Springs Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.