Caring Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals & Team Impact

Cedarhurst Living; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Missouri is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, while meeting safety and dietary guidelines.

You will help with kitchen organization, train new staff, and ensure meals are served on time; the role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with infection control, and resident-first service.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma, at least one year as a cook, and Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of cook experience preferred.
• Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain, is required.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare foods according to menus and recipes.
• Meet safety, temperature, and portion controls.
• Document temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Train and orient new kitchen staff.
• Maintain infection control guidelines and safe food handling.
• Communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Skills

One year cooking experience

State licensure

Food Manager Certification

CPR/BLS certification

MS Office / digital tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

HR systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Missouri is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents, while meeting safety and dietary guidelines.

You will help with kitchen organization, train new staff, and ensure meals are served on time; the role emphasizes teamwork, compliance with infection control, and resident-first service.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma, at least one year as a cook, and Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain it.