Cook - Full and Part Time

This position is a 2nd Shift position. 12:30p - 9:30p

1205 S 28th St, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center currently has Full Time and Part Time Cook Shifts Available. We are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic candidates to join our exceptional team of caregivers!

Benefits of the Cook:

• Wage $18 to $20 per hour
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Enhanced Employee Referral Program - Refer a Full Time RN, LPN, or CNA and Receive a $5000 Referral Bonus!
• NEW INCREASED PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• NEW Commuter Benefit to Assist with the Cost of Fuel!
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training.

Requirements of the Cook:

• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is required.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and TB Test/drug screening.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Required
• Professional kitchen experience preferred.

Administrative Functions

• Review menus prior to preparation of food. Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Dining Services Director.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the Facility’s dietitian and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in standardizing the methods in which work will be accomplished.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of Cook.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist in establishing food service production line, etc., to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Process diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services.
• Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

Food Service

• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare and provide bedtime snacks.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
• Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
• Assist in serving meals and on a timely basis.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Safety and Sanitation

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are always followed by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Assist and direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to the Dining Services Director immediately.
• 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 or body fluids.
• Report missing or illegible labels or MSDSs to the Dining Services Director.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Recommend to the Dining Services Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.

We are working around the clock to keep our residents and staff healthy and safe and are following the recommended protocols and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We ensure all employees and residents have the required PPE to protect them from potential exposure during this COVID-19 epidemic. Additionally, Numerous precautions have been implemented in all nursing centers such as temperature and symptom screening, screening all employees, restricting visitors, and enhancing cleaning of high touch surfaces.

A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. ( Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.

Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!

Spring Creek Rehab and Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.