Cook/Kitchen Aide

Now Hiring — Kitchen Staff

Cook · Kitchen Aide

The Memory Care of the Triad — Kernersville, NC

Full Time and Part Time · Rotating weekends required

About Us

The Memory Care of the Triad is a dedicated memory care community. Every resident here lives with dementia, and mealtime is one of the most important parts of their day — it is when they are most engaged, and it is where we catch problems early.

Our residents don't always recognize food, finish a plate, or remember they ate. That means the kitchen does more than cook. What comes out of our kitchen has to look appealing, arrive at the right texture, and be something a resident can manage on their own for as long as possible.

We are hiring for two positions. Tell us which one you are applying for.

The RolesCook

You run the line and put the meal out.

• Prepare and cook three meals daily from the posted menu
• Follow every resident's diet order exactly — puree, mechanical soft, and modified textures are common here
• Prepare finger foods for residents who eat while walking or cannot manage utensils
• Portion and plate so that food is appealing and easy to recognize
• Take and record food temperatures at prep, holding, and service
• Document any menu substitutions
• Keep the kitchen clean and sanitized throughout the shift
• Complete production and temperature logs before the end of shift

Looking for: prior cooking experience in a kitchen serving meals on a schedule · ability to read and follow a diet order exactly · comfort preparing texture-modified diets · ServSafe preferred

Kitchen Aide

You support the cook, serve the residents, and keep the kitchen running.

• Assist with prep and meal service for three meals daily
• Serve and assist residents in the dining room, including cueing, encouraging, and helping those who need hands-on assistance
• Notice and report when a resident isn't eating, refuses a meal, or has trouble swallowing
• Stock and verify the resident snack cart at the end of each shift
• Offer snacks and fluids between meals
• Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining room after every meal
• Keep the freezer, pantry, and dry storage organized, dated, and rotated
• Complete cleaning and sanitation logs

Looking for: patience, dependability, and a calm way with people who are confused. No experience required — we train.

What We're Looking For — Both Positions

• Dependable — you show up, on time, every scheduled shift
• Able to follow written menus and diet orders exactly
• Patient and calm with residents who are confused, repetitive, or resistant — this is the job, not an inconvenience
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Willing to work rotating weekends and assigned holidays
• ServSafe or food handler certification helpful; required for Cook within ______ days of hire

Why Work Here

• A small community where you will know every resident by name and know what they like to eat
• Consistent, posted schedules
• Full-time benefits available
• Paid training, including dementia care training and support toward ServSafe certification

How To Apply

Apply through this posting with your resume. Please tell us:

• Which position — Cook or Kitchen Aide
• Full time or part time
• Your earliest start date

The Memory Care of the Triad is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which position are you applying for?

1. Cook
2. Kitchen Aide
3. Either one

• Which shift are you available to work?

1. Morning
2. Afternoon / Evening
3. Either
4. Not sure yet

• Are you looking for full time or part time?

1. Full time
2. Part time
3. Either

Work Location: In person