Cook

Position Summary

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. This role is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for our residents while supporting dietary compliance and leading a team of servers during meal service. Long-term care or healthcare food service experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for 50+ residents following planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet therapeutic diet requirements and dietary restrictions as ordered.
• Lead, direct, and support dietary servers during meal service.
• Coordinate meal timing and service flow to ensure residents receive meals promptly.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control practices.
• Assist with inventory awareness and communicate supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Maintain accurate production records and temperature logs.
• Provide courteous and resident-centered service at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience required; long-term care or healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Ability to cook in large quantities while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience supervising or leading staff strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of modified diets (mechanical soft, pureed, diabetic, etc.) a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Why Work at Highland Chateau?

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace
• Meaningful work serving seniors and residents
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Benefits package may include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement options
• Stable and respected long-term care organization