Compassionate Dietary Cook for Elders | Flexible Schedule

Apploi; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering suitable alternatives. The role emphasizes hygiene, confidentiality, and a respectful, professional demeanor in a senior care environment.

The successful candidate will have at least a high school education, sanitation certification, and preferably one year of dietary experience in a medical or elder care facility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• One year dietary experience preferred.
• Sanitation certificate required.
• Ability to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Follow dietary restrictions and provide alternatives.
• Maintain sanitation and hygienic practices.
• Communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Sanitation knowledge

Written instructions

Elder care empathy

Mental & physical fitness

Mature judgment

Professional demeanor

Confidentiality

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Transportation access

Education

High school education

Sanitation certificate

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents across breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to dietary restrictions and offering suitable alternatives. The role emphasizes hygiene, confidentiality, and a respectful, professional demeanor in a senior care environment.

The successful candidate will have at least a high school education, sanitation certification, and preferably one year of dietary experience in a medical or elder care facility.