Cook

  • Johnson Creek
  • Crest Nursing Home
Job Description Job Description

Our primary mission at Crest is to improve the lives of the residents we serve. Our values are driven by and encompass Dignity, Integrity, Service, Compassion, and Respect.

We are seeking a full-time Dietary Cook for Day/Evening shifts to join our team of exceptional and motivated caregivers. We are looking for individuals with a desire to contribute and make a difference in the lives of the community we serve.

The Dietary Cook’s primary duties include preparing and cooking family style meals for residents of skilled nursing facility. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of non-supervisory employees in the absence of the Dietary Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Prior experience preferred but not necessary.
  • One-year institutional food service experience as a cook preferred.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
  • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition to supervisor or nurse.

Our excellent benefit offerings helps makes us an employer of choice which include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Supplemental benefits; Accident, Critical Illness and Short Term Disability
  • Generous 401k Employer Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off

We care about the safety and well-being of our residents and team members. Our company’s COVID-19 Vaccination policy requires employees prior to beginning work:

  • Must disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status, and
  • If vaccinated, must provide valid proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, and
  • Must have received all doses of a single or multi-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or
    • Have been granted or have a pending request for an exemption, or
    • Have been identified as having a temporary COVID-19 vaccination delay and provided an approved accommodation.