Cook | Skilled Nursing

Description

You became a cook because food has the power to bring people together. You understand that a meal is never just a meal. It's comfort. It's routine. It's a sense of home. It's often one of the moments residents look forward to most each day.

About the role

At Wellspring Skilled Nursing & Rehab, we're looking for a Dining Services Cook who understands that great food is an important part of great care. As a Cook, you'll do more than prepare meals. You'll help create experiences that bring comfort, dignity, and enjoyment to the residents we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals that support resident health, recovery, and overall well-being.
• Carefully prepare therapeutic and modified-texture diets to ensure every resident receives meals that are both safe and enjoyable.
• Follow recipes, menus, and food safety standards while maintaining the highest quality possible.
• Work closely with fellow dining services team members to ensure meals are prepared and served on time and according to resident preferences whenever possible.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment that supports safety, infection prevention, and excellent dining services.
• Recognize that every meal you prepare contributes to a resident's comfort, health, and quality of life.
• Prepare breakfast for residents beginning their day.
• Create meals that support rehabilitation and recovery, accommodate specialized diets, or simply serve the comfort foods that make residents smile.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles is helpful.
• Experience preparing special diets or modified-texture meals is a plus.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• A passion for serving others through food and hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of cooking experience preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of food safety practices, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles.
• Experience preparing special diets or modified-texture meals.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
• A passion for serving others through food and hospitality.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• DailyPay access to earned wages.
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc).
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for career growth within Wellspring Lutheran Services.

Pay

$14.50 - $16.10 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours / week. Afternoon Shift (11:00am-7:30pm). Rotating weekends and holidays, required. No on-call.

Contact Information

If you're looking for meaningful work where your skills can bring comfort, nourishment, and joy to older adults every day, we'd love to meet you. Join Wellspring Lutheran Services and help create the meals, memories, and moments that make our residents feel truly at home. Apply today.