Cook/Dietary Aide (16 Bed Senior Living Home)

About the Organization Home of the Flint Hills Mission, Vision & Values As a locally owned and family operated business, it is our Mission to serve our community and provide seniors with a safe and secure home where they can live with dignity. We value our residents' past individuality and strive to create an atmosphere that helps them flourish. It is our Vision to provide a beautiful residential setting that offers the highest standard of care, with a culture of caregivers and residents establishing friendships and viewing each other as family. Ultimately, it is important to us that our residents feel like they are at home. Our staff upholds the Values of compassion, integrity, honor, and dignity in the highest regard toward the residents we serve, with person-centered care. This is an innovative way of thinking and a relatively new concept in retirement living. Our main focus is on our residents' wishes and desires, taking into account their medical and social needs. We use a flexible approach; meeting needs in a way that best suits each individual resident. Our Mission, Vision, and Values all center around providing our residents with the care and support they deserve through a faith-based organization that honors Jesus Christ. We strive to have a lasting, long-term impact on the lives of our residents, employees, and our local community. Description JOB TITLE: Cook DEPARTMENT: Dietary REPORT TO: Administrative Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY The primary purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as directed by the Dietary Manager and/or the Director of Food Services, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or equivalent/GED preferred. Specific Requirements and Responsibilities Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public. Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures (including therapeutic diets), as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing home operation. Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service area for food safety and sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties. Must be able to meal prep and prepare meals for the weekends. Answer door and phone in a timely manner. Must ensure the dietary book is completed and kept up to date daily. Must ensure dishes are washed and put away in a timely manner after each meal, Lunch dishes by 1:30 PM, Supper dishes by 7:00 PM. Prepare menus, order groceries, and restock kitchen in a timely manner. Follow all policies and procedures in the dietary book, which is kept in the kitchen. Perform other duties as assigned by Charge Nurse. Safety and Sanitation Prepare food etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures. Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedure when performing daily tasks. Daily scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures. Clean as you go in kitchen, dining area and pantry prep room, to include sweeping and mopping of the floors after each meal, running cloth dish and rubber mats through the dishwasher nightly after supper and hung up. Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all equipment and supplies are maintained. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Director of Food Services immediately. Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies to the Director of Food Services or Charge Nurse. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies. Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. Wear protective clothing and equipment when working with chemicals. Equipment and Supply Functions Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Recommend to the Dietary Manager the equipment and supply needs of the department. Prepare menus, order groceries, restock kitchen. Working Conditions Works in well lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, reaches (above and below), and moves constantly during working hours. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday. May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Working Hours Hours will range from 6 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday) Position RequirementsLocation HOTFH- Silver Lake Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.

Created: 2026-03-05