Assisted Living PRN Cook 10-15hr/week

BE PART OF SOMETHING MORE

At River Birch Living (Christian Horizons), you'll find a rewarding place to work with the satisfaction that comes from living your purpose and making a real difference in the lives of others.   You’ll find an incredible spirit in our community. It’s in the smiles of our residents and the dedication of our associates. It inspires all who share our mission – from cooks and managers to nurses, housekeepers and chaplains. Remarkable people work here and there's a place here for you.  

Founded in 1962, our God-centered mission continues today.  Our mission is to cultivate a compassionate and positive environment where living means thriving, where residents lead the abundant life they were intended to lead. 

OPPORTUNITY 

We have an opportunity for a culinarian to join the culinary staff in our team approach to preparing and providing dining experiences to residents according to selected recipes.   

WE OFFER

• Competitive Wages including Shift Differentials
• PathwayPay (daily pay) – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Generous PTO Program
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life (employer paid), Short & Long Term Disability, Group Accident, and Critical Illness
• 403(b) & Flex Spending
• Employee Assistant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts and Other Perks

• Prepares all meals following standard recipes and special diet orders. Follows diet orders as written to assure resident safety at meal times.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules so that quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved. Completes food temperatures checks before and during serving to ensure proper food temperatures.
• Observes proper food preparation and handling techniques. Ensures proper serving of food for tray line and/or dining rooms.
• Keeps work area clean at all times. All work surfaces and equipment used during food preparation is to be washed, sanitized and air dried after each use.
• Uses proper care and use of equipment and waste disposal procedures in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. Reports equipment repair and maintenance to direct supervisor.
• Observes all community policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, infection control, residents’ rights, and those contained in the associate handbook and nursing policy and procedure manual. Complies with all sanitation, personal hygiene and health standards.
• Ensures quality customer service to the residents, families, and staff the department serves.
• Follows all written and oral directions as given by supervisor.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and timely following all community policies and procedures.
• Follows all departmental safety rules and utilize proper body mechanics in the performance of all tasks.
• Participates in all in-services and activities as required.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure.
• Applies the minimum necessary standard in all matters related to residents’ protected health information.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a nursing care facility or other previous service experience preferred.
• Must possess a Food Handler Certificate or will obtain within 30 days after employment.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term care dietary requirements.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Pass background check before and during employment, as defined by Christian Horizons’ background check policy.