Compassionate Senior Living Cook | Menu & Safety Expert

Dial Senior Living; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Verizon/AT&T discounts

Pay Advance Program

Medical Insurance including Dental and

Vision

Basic Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Sioux City is seeking a dedicated Cook to independently prepare meals for residents and manage food production, while supporting the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will prepare meals, adapt recipes for residents with special dietary needs, ensure proper presentation and storage, and assist with kitchen operations and inspections. The team environment emphasizes care for residents and collaboration across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.
• Notify manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Assist in the recording of Ready – to – Use – food items into the TELS website. Three items should be recorded for every meal.
• Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 40 lbs

Education

18+ years old

2+ years cooking experience in senior living/healthcare/restaurants

Job description

Dial Senior Living in Sioux City is seeking a dedicated Cook to independently prepare meals for residents and manage food production, while supporting the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will prepare meals, adapt recipes for residents with special dietary needs, ensure proper presentation and storage, and assist with kitchen operations and inspections. The team environment emphasizes care for residents and collaboration across shifts.