Care Facility Cook - Nutrition & Meal Service

Sandstone Post Acute; Bryan (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandstone Post Acute in Bryan, Ohio, is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per menus and recipes, ensuring safe handling and timely service in a long-term care setting.

The role involves supervising food orders, maintaining quality, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting dietitians with menu changes and nutrition accuracy. Relevant experience is a plus; high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Experience as cook in a large-scale cooking operation a plus but not required.
• Experience in long term care a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal items according to planned menus and recipes; refer to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Review menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepare food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assist with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepare food in a timely manner to preserve quality and serve meals on time.
• Maintain standards for food preparation and quality of food service; use nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follow standardized recipes.
• Operate kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, oven, range and tilt skillet; bake/roast/steam items.
• Prepare consistency modified and diet foods; assist with special function meals.
• Complete pre-preparation such as washing, peeling and cutting vegetables; portion meat for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Prepare and serve food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes; taste for palatability.
• Monitor and record food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Make and record menu changes under direction of supervisor; use substitutes as needed and refer to supervisor or dietitian for approval.
• Use proper hand washing techniques; thaw foods; store with correct packaging and labeling; change gloves as required; check fridge/freezers temperatures.
• Follow cleaning schedule; clean equipment and work area after use; sweep/mop floors; take trash to dumpster; wash pots and pans as assigned.
• Ensure meeting meal schedules.
• In absence of the Dietary Manager, Dietary Aide reports to the Cook.

Skills

Cook experience

Large-scale cooking

Long term care experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Sandstone Post Acute in Bryan, Ohio, is seeking a Cook to prepare meals per menus and recipes, ensuring safe handling and timely service in a long-term care setting.

The role involves supervising food orders, maintaining quality, operating kitchen equipment, and supporting dietitians with menu changes and nutrition accuracy. Relevant experience is a plus; high school diploma preferred.