Dietary Cook
About the job
- Some training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment are desirable.
- Must know proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods.
- Must have completed elementary education or otherwise demonstrate the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus and established portion control procedures.
- Maintain the department and all food storage areas in a clean and safe manner, and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
- Review and process diet changes and new diets received from nursing services, and coordinate dietary services with other departments as necessary.
- Review menus before food preparation and inspect all trays to ensure accuracy and completion according to menu and diet preferences.
- Assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.
- Some training and experience in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needed, and principles of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.
About the company
Magnolia Health Systems supports care facilities in Indiana through corporate services and teams working in assisted living, skilled nursing, and pediatric care. Its accounting office handles accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger work for long-term care, assisted living, and independent living facilities. The organization recruits clinical, administrative, maintenance, dietary, and technology staff for named care locations as well as its central office. Its recruiting network also includes Keystone Nursing Academy, which teaches a practical nursing program through classroom, clinical, and simulation instruction. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
Founded
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What believers are saying
- Entry route: Alexandria offers a state-approved nursing-assistant course combining classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical experience.
- Education support: the employer advertises tuition assistance and student-loan repayment programs on its recruiting page.
- Immediate holiday pay: recruiting benefits state holiday pay starts without a waiting period.
What critics are saying
- Office attendance: Indianapolis IT support requires reliable in-person commuting for every scheduled workday.
- Physical patient care: the Shelbyville therapy position requires extended standing, bending, and heavy lifting.
- Training is conditional: completing the Alexandria nursing-assistant class does not guarantee permanent employment.
What makes Magnolia Health Systems unique
- Pediatric capability: Especially Kidz respiratory therapists handle ventilators, tracheostomy changes, high-flow humidification, and cough-assist therapy.
- Clinical teaching limits: Keystone Nursing Academy caps each clinical preceptor at ten students during practicum.
- Medication-aide refreshers: corporate site publishes annual in-service videos and post-tests across three parts.
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