Cook

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

PTO

Telehealth

FSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Daily pay

Job summary

Sterling Healthcare Management, LLC is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, diet-compliant meals for residents in our facility. You will follow standardized recipes, support therapeutic diet orders, and ensure meals residents look forward to every day.

In a structured kitchen, you will monitor temperatures, uphold HACCP guidelines, and operate commercial equipment safely. The role requires reliability, stamina to stand and lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in healthcare or high-volume food service.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications; training provided.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production schedules.
• Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook all meals per posted menu.
• Follow therapeutic diet orders including low sodium, diabetic, renal, and texture-modified diets.
• Prepare texture-modified foods including minced and pureed items.
• Monitor and record food temperatures at critical control points per HACCP.
• Portion and assemble resident trays per diet cards and tray tickets.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift.
• Operate ovens, steamers, and slicers safely.
• Rotate and store food inventory using FIFO standards.
• Complete temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and production records.
• Communicate menu changes to the dietary team promptly.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Therapeutic diets

Standardized recipes

Time management

Safety & sanitation

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for a skilled, dependable Cook to prepare nutritious, delicious, and diet-compliant meals for the residents who call our facility home. You will work in a structured kitchen environment, follow standardized recipes and therapeutic diet orders, and take pride in delivering meals that residents look forward to every day. If you love to cook and want your work to genuinely matter — this is the place for you.

What We Offer

Benefits for Full-Time Staff Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance.

• 401(K) with company match

• PTO

• Virtual Doctor Visits - Telehealth

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• KISx Card (surgery and imaging program)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Daily Pay Available

• Fun, Creative, and Mission-driven work environment

• Supportive leadership that values your ideas

What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks per the posted menu

• Follow therapeutic diet orders including low sodium, diabetic, renal, and texture-modified diets

• Prepare texture-modified foods including minced, pureed, and IDDSI-compliant items

• Monitor and record food temperatures at all critical control points per HACCP guidelines

• Portion and assemble resident trays accurately per diet cards and tray tickets

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen throughout the shift

• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely including ovens, steamers, and slicers

• Rotate and store food inventory using FIFO standards

• Complete temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and production records

• Communicate menu changes and substitutions to the dietary team promptly

Requirements

• Prior cooking experience in a healthcare, institutional, or high-volume food service setting preferred

• ServSafe Food Handler Certification required or must obtain within 30 days of hire

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and texture modifications preferred — will train

• Ability to follow standardized recipes and production schedules

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well under the time pressure of scheduled meal service

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.