Cook

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Fort Pierre; Fort Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in South Dakota is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. This role involves serving meals, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to dietary requirements. Candidates should possess basic cooking skills and be able to follow recipes. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the well-being of community members in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cooking skills and standards.
• Ability to read and follow directions in recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks.
• Keep the kitchen neat and orderly.
• Comply with health requirements.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Food preparation standards

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks.
• Prepare breakfast as requested by residents.
• Prepare breakfast à la carte as requested by clients.
• Prepare morning, dinner, and supper per menu plan.
• Adhere to monthly menus for meals and snacks.
• Attend and actively participate in nutrition at risk meetings.
• Have snack ready for morning and afternoon coffee.
• Prepare meals in accordance with residents' diets: diabetic, low salt, etc.
• Wash dishes and clean up after meals.
• Keep the kitchen neat and orderly.
• Coordinate meals and snacks according to number of residents and guests.
• Keep refrigerator and freezer clean and orderly (date all items and monitor dates).
• Keep all opened food in sealed airtight containers (flour, sugar, etc.).
• Daily log temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
• Daily log temperatures of foods.
• Comply with all South Dakota Department of Health Requirements.
• Organize, prepare, and oversee food and beverages for special events.
• Bake cookies, bars and breads as needed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic cooking skills, standards of food preparation, and serving procedures.
• Ability to read and follow directions in recipes, menus, etc.

HME Care is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Applicants who would like to request reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should call Human Resources at 1-605-736-2732 or email [e-mail].

Must be able to pass background check.