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About the Company Feel Good About Helping Others Feel Better A job with Kindred Healthcare offers some things you'd expect, and some you might not. There's the salary, of course, and security, and benefits. And the pride you take in working for a company that's a nationally recognized leader in healthcare. But there's also the feedback you get - the hugs, the handshakes, the smiles, and even the tears of gratitude - from the people you care for with your heart as well as with your hands. So consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels. About the Opportunity Unique opportunity to join small, progressive food service department under the direction of an Executive Chef. In this role you will prepare, cook and season food for hospital patients, employees and visitors. Also, plan cooking schedule with supervisor and/or dietitian to ensure food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dietitians regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers. Responsibilities:
Wash and prepare fruits and vegetables; arrange salad ingredients in attractive manner and refrigerate until meal time

Use recipes to measure and mix ingredients; prepare meats and fish in various ways; test food by tasting, smelling or piercing to determine that it is cooked-through; maintain proper temperatures for hot and cold foods; apportion servings according to menu combinations or patients' orders

Assist with ordering meat, poultry and fish for use in meal preparation

Provide assistance with tray set-up, salad preparation, and procuring food from refrigerator, freezer or other storage areas, etc.

Maintain cooking area in a clean, neat and orderly manner


Qualifications


Culinary education and/or catering experience a plus. Prefer a High School diploma or equivalent education with one year of experience in institutional cooking.

Benefits Kindred Healthcare offers an attractive benefits package for full-time and part-time employment, including medical/dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, PTO, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more. Excellent hours and pay are also realized with this position.

*Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug-free work environment.