Cook

Senior Solutions Management Group; Boiling Springs (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Senior Solutions Management Group is seeking a dedicated dietary cook to prepare meals for residents under therapeutic and regular menus. You will follow safety protocols, maintain hygiene, and ensure meals meet quality standards in a senior living setting.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, correct food temperatures, and timely service. Training in food safety is a plus, and this is a full-time position within a caring community.

Qualifications

• Health and safety focused food preparation for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Follow proper food handling and food safety techniques.
• Maintain clean work areas and proper food temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu.
• Follow proper food handling and food safety techniques.
• Ensure proper quantity of food is prepared and served on time.
• Maintain clean work area during preparation and service.
• Label, date and store food according to policies.
• Washes pots, pans and serving utensils following procedures.
• Assist with improving recipes, menus and service.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Temperature control

Team player

Job description

Senior Solutions Management Group (The Terraces at Lakewood) is a company born to provide excellent customer service and satisfaction to the senior residents it is entrusted to care for and the clients in which it is accountable to serve. Our Senior Solutions Management Group communities offer rewarding career opportunities for those interested in working in the senior care industry. We look for unique individuals that have a commitment to excellence and a fundamental passion for providing seniors with the assistance, companionship, and the rewarding lifestyle they deserve.

Benefits: (full time employees)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account

Dietary Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu
• Follow proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and regulations
• Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared
• Prepare food for special events as instructed by the supervisor
• Keep work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food
• Use proper technique to taste prepared food to ensure quality taste and palatability prior to service
• Maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service
• Record temperatures of food according to established policy
• Ensures that the food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner
• Ensures that meals are sent from the kitchen or serving area according to established time schedules
• Properly label, date and store food according to established policies
• Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range
• Washes pots, pans, serving utensils, etc. according to established procedures for manual and/or automatic dishwashing
• Make recommendations regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc.

Are you the team member we are looking for to secure this new job and have a blast providing a great variety of food to our residents and participating in events throughout the year! Great opportunity to show off your skills and grow with an amazing company!

SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION IS A BIG PLUS!