The Cook plays a key role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents by preparing nutritious, appetizing meals that meet individual dietary needs and preferences. This role is hands-on in the kitchen and in the dining room, helping ensure mealtimes are safe, pleasant, and on time.
Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs, including modified and therapeutic diets (chopped, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic, etc.).
Follow portion control guidelines and present food in an appealing, appetizing manner.
Collaborate with dietary/clinical team to honor resident preferences, allergies, and physician-ordered diets.
Set up, serve, and clean up meal service in the dining room, creating a warm, restaurant-style experience for residents.
Practice safe food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation (FIFO), and maintain all temperature and sanitation logs per policy and state regulations.
Keep kitchen, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and in good working order, including dishwashing and general daily/weekly deep cleaning tasks.
Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing deliveries; monitor inventory and communicate supply needs to the Dietary Manager/Executive Director.
Support special events and holiday meals for residents, families, and staff as needed.
Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members, demonstrating patience, respect, and compassion at all times.
