Compassionate Dining Cook for Elder Care

DaySpring Services; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DaySpring, Inc. is seeking a Cook/Food Service Team Member to prepare and serve meals for residents in a faith-based senior care setting. You will ensure meals comply with federal, state, and local standards, maintain quality service, and respect residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

The role emphasizes timely meal preparation, proper food handling, and teamwork to support DaySpring’s mission of serving older adults with God’s love.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, presentation, and service.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• General knowledge of state food-safety regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet preparation and service schedules.
• Maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes under supervision.
• Ensure meals meet production and service schedules.
• Serve meals according to residents' needs and preferences.
• Present food attractively and follow portion guidelines.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and proper care of equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service

Follow instructions

Sanitation knowledge

Work scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DaySpring, Inc.
Schedule: Scheduled shifts, including every other weekend
Additional Hours: Opportunities to pick up additional hours may be available

Company Overview

DaySpring, Inc.
Schedule: Scheduled shifts, including every other weekend
Additional Hours: Opportunities to pick up additional hours may be available

Company Overview

DaySpring, Inc. is a Christian, faith-based organization governed by Biblical principles. These principles are defined and clarified through our Statement of Faith and serve as the foundation for how we operate our organization, care for residents, and fulfill our mission:

“Serving Older Adults with God’s Love.”

DaySpring desires to be a community of diverse team members who share a common bond as members of the Body of Christ. Employees are expected to perform their responsibilities in alignment with DaySpring’s Statement of Faith and in accordance with the duties and expectations outlined in this job description.

Position Summary

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At DaySpring, mealtime is more than just serving food—it's an important part of our residents' day.

We're looking for a dependable, organized, and caring Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for the older adults we serve.

What You'll Do

As a Food Service Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to established menus and recipes while making sure food is ready on time, presented well, and prepared with residents' individual needs and preferences in mind.

You'll also:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes
• Make sure meals are ready and served on schedule
• Accommodate individual resident needs and preferences
• Present food in an appealing and thoughtful way
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements
• Properly care for kitchen equipment and utensils
• Complete required food-service documentation, including temperatures and meal records
• Work efficiently while minimizing waste

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Dependable • Organized • Efficient • Clean • Team-Oriented • Resident-Focused

The right person should have experience with food preparation, presentation, and service and be comfortable following recipes, menus, instructions, sanitation standards, and established schedules.

You need to be someone who can manage your time, stay organized, and take ownership of your kitchen. Residents are depending on you, so meals need to be prepared correctly and ready when they're supposed to be.

The Heart of the Position

This isn't a high-volume restaurant kitchen where you're serving strangers you'll never see again. You're preparing meals for people you get to know.

We want someone who understands that a resident's favorite meal, how their food is prepared, and even how it looks on their plate can make a difference in their day.

We're looking for a Cook who takes pride in their work, cares about the people they're serving, and wants to use their skills to make DaySpring feel like home.

The position includes scheduled shifts every other weekend, with opportunities for additional hours when available.