Dietary Cook

Premier Senior Living, LLC is a leader in providing Assisted Living and Memory Care services to Seniors, with 7 communities across NY, OH, and PA. Our mission is to provide the best care to seniors through enhanced educational programs for all employees. We offer flexibility, education, health benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a 401K. Our Premier Senior Living University Program provides a pathway for team members to achieve their career goals.

About the role

Dietary Cooks ensure meals are prepared to meet the standards of the American Dietetic Association and served in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. This position maintains excellent customer service and high-quality nutritional services daily.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and appropriate for each resident, following recipes and extension sheets.
• Knowledgeable on ordered diets (e.g., No Concentrated Sweets (NCS), Consistent Carbohydrate Diet (CCD)) as well as food consistency orders.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Compile and maintain records of food use and expenditures, including inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain kitchen in accordance with all state and local health department regulations, ensuring the dietary department is inspection-ready at all times.
• Supervise dining department staff in the absence of the Dining Director.
• Maintain Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures, and know how to use the information.
• Demonstrate compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.

Requirements

• Prefer High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prefer one to two years of related experience in preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Must be Serve-Safe Certified or willing to obtain it.
• Meet all health requirements, including TB testing and all required immunizations.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options (Full Time, Part Time).
• Health benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K retirement plan.
• Premier Senior Living University Program for career advancement.