About the role
Description
Description
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 AMOREM
Six months after hire to obtain required ServSafe certification
Requirements
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 more at home.
As 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.