Be a part of the Saint Therese - St. Mary of the Woods Community! We are looking for an experienced Full-time Cook to work in our 5-star healthcare facility. The Cook is responsible for preparing food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations under the direction of the Dietary Supervisor. Full-time schedule includes working every other weekend and every other holiday.

St. Mary of the Woods Community:

St. Mary of the Woods was built with a deep Catholic foundation, and it has an impeccable reputation for quality care in the marketplace. Built in 2005, it has 179 total units with 81 independent living apartments, 48 assisted living apartments and 50 rooms in skilled nursing and transitional care. It is a five-star facility licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, recognized as a 2024 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News and World Report and is open to people of any faith tradition.

St. Mary of the Woods Community offers a competitive salary and benefit package, a rewarding mission-driven working environment and is dedicated to the professional development of its staff.

Qualifications:

Education:

Culinary degree or certification (preferred but not required with equivalent experience). Background in nutrition or specialized diets (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic diets etc.). 

Experience:

Must possess at least one year of experience cooking for a large number of people; preferably in an institutional or facility-based setting.  Must have the ability to quantify recipes at the level necessary to accomplish the job. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and their families, take directions from supervisors, and work cooperatively with other employees. Must be able to maintain regular attendance and take pride in their job. Must meet all federal, state, and local health regulations and pass a post-employment-offer physical exam. This requirement includes drug screening, criminal background check, and reference screening. Must have the ability to read and write in English and follow oral and written directions. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations. 

Saint Therese is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Saint Therese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by local, state, or federal law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

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