Compassionate Senior Meals Cook

Graceful Living Assisted Living Llc; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graceful Living Assisted Living Llc is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in an assisted living setting. You will follow menus, meet dietary instructions, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness.

duties include cooking, portioning, and serving at scheduled times while collaborating with dietary staff and caregivers to accommodate resident preferences and dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred; healthcare/assisted living or institutional food service is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry food supplies as required.
• Must meet applicable state and local food-service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to the facility’s menu and recipes.
• Follow special diets, food allergies, texture modifications, and other resident dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served at scheduled times.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature.
• Follow all food-handling, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate food supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate portions and quality.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, caregivers, and facility management.
• Respond respectfully to resident preferences and concerns regarding meals.
• Complete required kitchen and food-safety documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Graceful Living Assisted Living Llc is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in an assisted living setting. You will follow menus, meet dietary instructions, and maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness.

duties include cooking, portioning, and serving at scheduled times while collaborating with dietary staff and caregivers to accommodate resident preferences and dietary needs.