Assisted Living Cook

Preferred Care MI; Williams Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonnades Assisted Living in Bay City, MI is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare delicious, home-style meals for residents, following menus and dietary requirements.

This role emphasizes timely service, a clean kitchen, safe food handling, and collaboration with the dietary team to meet residents' needs. Previous senior-living or commercial kitchen experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, especially in assisted living, senior living, or a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work well with others.
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to provide quality meals for seniors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for our residents.
• Follow established menus, recipes, and resident dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and safety procedures.
• Assist with meal planning, food preparation, and kitchen inventory.
• Work closely with the dietary team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special dietary needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Assisted Living Cook

Colonnades Assisted Living | Bay City, MI

Job Description

Colonnades Assisted Living is looking for a dependable, motivated, and experienced Cook to join our dietary team! We are seeking someone who takes pride in preparing delicious, home-style meals and enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of seniors.

Our residents look forward to mealtimes, and we want someone who can help make each dining experience enjoyable!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for our residents.
• Follow established menus, recipes, and resident dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and safety procedures.
• Assist with meal planning, food preparation, and kitchen inventory.
• Work closely with the dietary team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, especially in assisted living, senior living, or a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work well with others.
• Positive attitude and a genuine desire to provide quality meals for seniors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Why Join Colonnades?

At Colonnades Assisted Living, we believe that great food is an important part of making our residents feel at home. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a community where their efforts truly matter.