Cook/Prep Cook - FT - University Park Nursing & Rehab Center

Full Time Night Shift:  1PM - 8PM including every other weekend

What You Can Expect:

You will love University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation for the meaningful work, stability, and excellent team environment! 

We’re thrilled you’re thinking about joining us:

University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation prides itself on a passion for excellence in patient care!  We create an exceptional candidate experience for those seeking employment and a positive, progressive, and fun career path for those who join our team!  There is so much here at University Park, and we take pride in selecting the best-skilled professionals who align with our goal of excellence in patient care! 

Reasons to join us:

*An inspiring leadership team that believes in providing a fun and diverse culture supporting a lifelong career with University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation

*The ability to get to know our residents and their families 

*A defined career path – you can start and build a rewarding career with us

*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

*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 University Park Nursing & Rehab 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