Cook \| Per-Diem \| JGS Lifecare-Ruth\'s House JGS Lifecare, located in
the quaint town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the
elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the
Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated
ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of
every faith and every background. So, as we enter our second century, we
are excited to introduce a new range of services and updates to serve
our life-long commitment to our community. Our spacious campus has a
full-array of services including Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and
Community programs that consist of traditional long-term care,
short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, hospice and day
health support services. Our employees are an outstanding team of
professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate
care to our residents and the individuals we serve. Benefits Free
Groceries Every Friday Company Paid Trips Health, Dental and Life
Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD)* 401k Pension Plan Flexible
Spending Account Weekly Payroll Vacation, Holidays and Sick Days
Bereavement Time Special Event Days Direct Deposit Voluntary Benefits:
STD, supplemental STD, LTD, Catastrophic Illness, Universal Life with
Living Benefits, Disability Income Protection, Accident Insurance, Auto
and Pet Insurance, LifeLock? Identity Theft Program Discount In Service
Training and Development Programs Education Assistance Program Employee
Assistance Program Future Leadership Program Fitness Rebate Opportunity
Health and Wellness Incentive Program Discount Food and Supply Purchase
Program Cash Advance Program Free On-Campus Parking Public
Transportation Stops on Campus Easy access to our campus from Interstate
91 Position Summary: The cook will prepare food in accordance with
local, state and federal standards, guidelines and regulations. The cook
will work in collaboration with the dietitian, residents and the CNAs.
Duties: Review menus prior to preparing food Work with the dietitian and
implement recommended changes Develop and maintain good working rapport
with the CNAs and members of the team Attend in-service programs as
directed Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and therapeutic
diet requirements. Prepare alternative food selections Prepare food in
accordance with sanitary regulations Ensure that safety regulations and
precautions are followed at all times Assists in maintaining the food
storage area in a clean and properly arranged manner Ensures that food
and supplies for the next meal are readily available Qualifications: 1-2
years of previous experience working with bulk food preparation High
school diploma or equivalent Experience working in a long-term care
facility is preferred but not required Experience with safe handling of
food Knowledge of Kosher cooking is a plus Ability to stand and walk for
long periods of time Ability to communicate effectively within a team
environment Hours/Pay: Per-Diem Apply today and become part of our JGS
Lifecare team! If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a
recent physical and required immunizations including fully-vaccinated
status for Covid-19.