- Junior
- Office in Munising
Dietary Cook
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in combining culinary skills with a meaningful role in healthcare! The position seems well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented and passionate about creating meals that meet the dietary needs of elderly residents. Any previous experience in cooking, especially in a restaurant or food service setting is preferred.
Starting Wage: $17.85-$19.10 per Hour
Summer Sign-on Bonus: $1,200 (Payout in 12 Weeks, Limited Time Availability)
Why MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
- Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
Compensation?
- Starting Wages at $17.85-$19.10 per Hour.
- Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $.85/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
Key Benefit Package Options?
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Specialty Benefits: Reimbursement options for childcare, transportation, and a non-perishable food program for eligible employees.
- Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
- Minimum of tenth grade or above
- GED or High School Diploma or above preferred
- ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility.
- Six months’ experience in large quantity food preparation. Experience with therapeutic diet preparation preferred.
- Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
- Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
- Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
- Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
- Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
- Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
- Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition of food.
- Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.