Compassionate Cook: Nutritious Meals & Great Benefits

Exton, PA; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k match

Culture committee

Life insurance

EAP resources

Job summary

Exton Post Acute in Exton, PA is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, resident-centered meals for a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility.

This full-time role requires attention to safety, following standardized recipes, teamwork, and delivering high-quality dining experiences. We offer benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision and dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior experience in food preparation or culinary services strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meals appropriate to the age-related and dietary needs of the residents served.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork skills with a commitment to supporting a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, ensuring accurate and efficient meal production.
• Prepare all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner, maintaining high quality, nutritional integrity, and minimal waste.
• Utilize nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required to meet dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including blenders, mixers, fryers, slicers, steamers, food processors, convection ovens, stoves, conventional ovens, steam tables, and tilt skillets.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with nutritional requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, organized, and efficient manner to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary team members to ensure resident dietary needs and preferences are met with care and attention.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary needs knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Exton Post Acute in Exton, PA is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, resident-centered meals for a 120-bed sub-acute and long-term care facility.

This full-time role requires attention to safety, following standardized recipes, teamwork, and delivering high-quality dining experiences. We offer benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision and dental coverage, and a 401(k) plan.