Cook - Full Time

About the role

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that promote residents' health and enjoyment in a senior living environment. They follow standardized recipes, ensure food presentation meets standards, and accommodate dietary modifications and special meal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality, nutritious meals per standardized recipes
• Ensuring food presentation meets standards
• Accommodating dietary modifications and special meal requirements
• Recording production quantities and food safety temperatures
• Stocking and rotating food per safety regulations
• Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas
• Completing cleaning logs
• Adhering to all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines
• Supporting dishwashing and dining services as needed
• May lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen safety protocols

Skills

• Ability to follow recipes, dietary requirements, and health standards
• Strong organizational and cleanliness habits
• Team player with flexibility to support dining services as needed

This role focuses on creating an enjoyable dining experience while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance in a supportive senior living setting.