Gary,IN,USA Chef / Cook-Quick Hire!($18-$18/hr) | Hiring

This opportunity is with a healthcare facility specializing in providing nutritional and dietary services within medical settings such as hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. The establishment is committed to maintaining the highest standards of dietary care, adhering to federal, state, and local regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance. They focus on delivering therapeutic and palatable meals to patients and residents, under stringent guidelines and facility policies to promote health and well-being. As a healthcare institution, the organization recognizes the importance of nutrition in recovery and overall health management and thus actively pursues excellence in dietary services offered to its patients and residents. The role of Dietary Supervisor within this organization is vital in ensuring the proper preparation and presentation of food, consistent with established dietary procedures and regulatory requirements. This position involves supervisory responsibilities, including overseeing food production and presentation, maintaining compliance with standards, and adhering to safety protocols. The Dietary Supervisor collaborates with the Corporate Dietitian to review and suggest menu changes that meet therapeutic needs and satisfy residents' preferences while managing portion control and food handling practices. The role demands an individual capable of managing a department in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and executing assigned tasks with a strong emphasis on hygiene, safety, and quality control. This position requires a unique blend of culinary skill, dietary knowledge, and leadership qualities to support both staff and client needs efficiently. Furthermore, the Dietary Supervisor must possess the mental and emotional fortitude to work with diverse populations, including ill, disabled, or emotionally upset individuals, ensuring respectful and supportive interactions. Physical demands include intermittent movement throughout the workday, the ability to lift or move supplies and equipment exceeding fifty pounds, and sensory abilities to assess food quality effectively. This role is dynamic and involves exposure to infectious materials, necessitating exceptional safety awareness and personal integrity. The organization benefits employees with comprehensive packages including paid holidays, sick time, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement plans, reflecting their commitment to employee welfare and job satisfaction. Overall, this position provides a fulfilling career path for candidates passionate about dietary services in healthcare settings and looking for a stable, rewarding role that impacts patient care and safety positively.

• must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• must possess sight and hearing senses or use prosthetics to function adequately
• must function independently and have flexibility
• must have personal integrity
• must be able to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
• must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and hostile people
• may be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment or supplies in excess of fifty pounds
• must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
• is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus