Compassionate Senior Living Cook | Flexible Scheduling

StoneBridge Senior Living; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday pay incentives

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living in Osage Beach, MO is seeking a cook to prepare nourishing, well-balanced meals for residents with respect to dietary needs. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and resident satisfaction within an institutional setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience in such settings, understands therapeutic diets, and communicates well with residents and team members. Training and a supportive environment are provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares appetizing, nourishing meals meeting resident dietary needs.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safety guidelines.
• Prepares foods according to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks meals in appropriate quantities and temps.
• Assists with food storage, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates food prep equipment and follows cleaning schedules.
• Communicates with supervisor to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Supports with survey preparation and interactions with surveyors.

Skills

Cook experience

Nutrition basics

Interpersonal skills

Person-centered care

Standards of practice

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living in Osage Beach, MO is seeking a cook to prepare nourishing, well-balanced meals for residents with respect to dietary needs. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and resident satisfaction within an institutional setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of cooking experience in such settings, understands therapeutic diets, and communicates well with residents and team members. Training and a supportive environment are provided.