Cook

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Cook and plate meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including special requests, substitutes, and therapeutic/modified diets (e.g., pureed, diabetic, low-sodium).
• Quality & Standards: Ensure food meets standards for taste, texture, temperature, and appearance; sample food before serving.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, organized kitchen, clean equipment, and properly store, rotate, and label food.
• Dietary Compliance: Work with dietary staff to understand and implement resident diet orders and nutritional needs, noting resident consumption.
• Inventory & Supplies: Monitor and report food/supply needs, assist with ordering, and manage inventory.
• Documentation: Accurately record food temperatures, meal production, and inventory.
• Dining Room Support: Assist with setting up/taking down dining areas, serving meals, and delivering food to resident rooms.
• Special Events: Help plan and prepare food for parties, holidays, and other facility events.
• Equipment Maintenance: Monitor kitchen equipment functionality and report issues immediately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in healthcare, long-term care, or assisted living preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, and sanitation (e.g., ServSafe certification).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• May involve standing for long periods, lifting, and working with hot equipment.
• Adherence to strict schedules and health regulations is required.
• kitchen environment.

Hours:

6:00am-2:30pm