Compassionate Dietary Cook - Flexible Hours & Daily Pay

Americare Senior Living; St. Clair (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition through Award Co platform

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for residents in our skilled nursing community. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life through safe food preparation and a positive dining experience.

This position requires following dietician-approved menus, maintaining high sanitation standards, and collaborating with dietary and care teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Follow dietician-approved menus and accommodate individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
• Store, label, and organize food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Set and clear tables before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ensure work areas, utensils, and equipment are maintained in a sanitary and safe condition.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals, snacks, and beverages for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus and accommodate individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
• Store, label, and organize food in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Set and clear tables before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Ensure work areas, utensils, and equipment are maintained in a sanitary and safe condition.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Follow menus

Food safety

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for residents in our skilled nursing community. In this role, you’ll play an essential part in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life through safe food preparation and a positive dining experience.

This position requires following dietician-approved menus, maintaining high sanitation standards, and collaborating with dietary and care teams to deliver