Cook

Job Description

Job Description

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