Chandler Creek Post Acute is a 133-bed facility in Greer, SC. We pride ourselves on our small-town feeling and our connection to the community and each other. We'd love for you to join our team of caring, compassionate staff members and be the reason people choose us for their loved ones. We offer the following to our full-time staff:

• $16/hr

• Medical, dental, vision benefit plans

• PTO and 401K Matching

• Assistance with obtaining certifications

• Employee appreciation events and rewards throughout the year

• Career advancement opportunities throughout our network of sister-facilities in S.C.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• At least 18 yrs. of age

• Experience cooking in a healthcare setting

• Understanding of dietary restrictions

• Friendly demeanor and ability to remain professional at all times with residents and staff

• Compassion for an underserved population

General Purpose

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.  He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.  Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.  Prepare pureed foods.  Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.  Assist with serving the different meals.  Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.  Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.  Ability to cooperate.  Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.    

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.  

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.  

Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.