Compassionate Resident Dining Cook

Trustwell Living, LLC; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to prepare and serve nutritious, resident-centered meals for our Louisiana facility. You will work under the Food Service Director to ensure portion control, sanitation, and timely service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, rotating stock, maintaining clean work areas, collaborating with staff, and communicating effectively with residents. Experience with food service for seniors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or knowledge of meal preparation for large groups.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner for residents.
• Must enjoy working with the elderly and all who associate with them. Must be able to interact with residents who are highly susceptible to common illness without exposing them additional health risks.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people in the community.
• Must be able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and a positive attitude and treat all residents with dignity and respect. May be required to wear a uniform.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts in appropriate portions.
• Maintains sanitation standards are required by all licenses and regulations. Cleans work areas, utensils, and equipment with the assistance of other employees.
• Ensures that all inventories are rotated according to dates and is fresh when served. Notifies Food Service Director when supplies are needed.
• Stores food and checks supplies upon delivery in absence of the Food Service Director.
• Encourages feedback from resident, guests, and staff to seek ways of improving food quality and service.
• Supports other departments as part of the team and continually strives to improve overall resident satisfaction.
• Provides good communication to all involved in providing services to residents, guests, etc.
• Other duties that are assigned

Skills

Meal prep

Job description

Trustwell Living, LLC is seeking a dependable kitchen team member to prepare and serve nutritious, resident-centered meals for our Louisiana facility. You will work under the Food Service Director to ensure portion control, sanitation, and timely service.

Responsibilities include following recipes, rotating stock, maintaining clean work areas, collaborating with staff, and communicating effectively with residents. Experience with food service for seniors is preferred.