Cook

Responsibilities

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, ensuring accurate and efficient meal production.
• Prepare all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner, maintaining high quality, nutritional integrity, and minimal waste.
• Utilize nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required to meet dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including blenders, mixers, fryers, slicers, steamers, food processors, convection ovens, stoves, conventional ovens, steam tables, and tilt skillets.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with nutritional requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, organized, and efficient manner to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary team members to ensure resident dietary needs and preferences are met with care and attention.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma is preferred.
• Prior experience in food preparation or culinary services is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meals appropriate to the age-related and dietary needs of the residents served.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork skills with a commitment to supporting a positive dining experience for residents.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401(k) with match
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) resources