Assisted Living Cook

Rosaires Care; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rosaires Care in Champaign, IL is seeking a Cook to prepare home-style meals for residents in assisted living and memory care settings. You will plan, cook, and serve meals tailored to dietary needs and doctor orders, while maintaining a warm, family-style dining atmosphere.

Ideal candidates have experience in residential elder care, understand food safety standards, and can handle modified textures. Collaboration with care staff is essential to align meals with care plans.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing meals in a residential or senior care environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to accommodate modified textures and medically prescribed diets.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and a resident-first, caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals that meet individual dietary needs, including modified textures and physician-ordered diets.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper storage procedures.
• Support a warm, family-style dining experience while honoring resident preferences and dignity.
• Work closely with care staff to ensure meals align with care plans.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and ensure kitchen readiness for service.

Skills

Meal preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Cook

preparing home-style, nutritious meals for residents in assisted living and memory care settings.

Key Duties

• Plan, prepare, and serve daily meals that meet individual dietary needs, including modified textures and physician-ordered diets.


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and proper storage procedures.


• Support a warm, family-style dining experience while honoring resident preferences and dignity.


• Work closely with care staff to ensure meals align with care plans.


• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and ensure kitchen readiness for service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience preparing meals in a residential or senior care environment preferred.


• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.


• Ability to accommodate modified textures and medically prescribed diets.


• Strong teamwork, communication, and a resident-first, caring approach.