Care Facility Cook — Resident Nutrition & Service

Recover-Care; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee appreciation events

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus and standardized recipes, ensuring food safety and timely service for residents.

The role focuses on providing nutritionally appropriate meals in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, with preferences for long-term care facility experience and opportunities for dietary management career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Long-term care facility experience preferred.
• Career advancement program for aspiring Cooks or Certified Dietary Managers available.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Food handling

Nutrition care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus and standardized recipes, ensuring food safety and timely service for residents.

The role focuses on providing nutritionally appropriate meals in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, with preferences for long-term care facility experience and opportunities for dietary management career advancement.