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Optalis Healthcare; Ann Arbor, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with dietary plans and regulatory standards. You will adhere to menus, follow therapeutic diets, and ensure proper serving temperatures while maintaining kitchen sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable time management, and respect for residents, with a focus on safety and quality in a healthcare setting. Prior institutional experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Cook prepares and serves palatable, nutritious meals that meet residents' dietary needs and preferences in accordance with state and federal regulations. This role ensures food safety, sanitation, and quality standards while contributing to resident satisfaction and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at the proper temperature and time.
• Follow physician-ordered therapeutic diets and resident preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and utensils.
• Monitor food storage, rotate stock, and minimize waste.
• Support survey readiness and food safety compliance.
• Knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and communication abilities.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year institutional food service experience as a cook.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare dietary department.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Standing/walking most of the shift.
• Ability to lift 5--40 lbs and push carts up to 300 lbs with assistance.
• Work in hot, humid kitchen environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Personal Attributes:

• Respect for residents
• Integrity

Pay Range

15.00

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