Cook

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time while maintaining quality, taste, and proper food temperatures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• PRACTICE proper portion control and food presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, equipment, and food preparation areas.
• Assist with receiving deliveries, inventory management, food storage, labeling, and stock rotation.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Manager and interdisciplinary team to meet residents' nutritional needs and preferences.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and facility regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in a healthcare, long-term care, assisted living, hospitality, or restaurant setting is required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and dietary instructions.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Dependable, positive, and able to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Must be reliable and committed to providing exceptional service to our residents.