Cook

Evolving Solution Services; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Home is looking for an experienced Culinary Specialist to join our team in a modern industrial kitchen in Mount Pleasant, WI. You’ll prepare meals from recipes, follow menus, and engage residents in the dining experience.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a compassionate approach within a Christian environment. Prior professional food preparation is preferred, and the role involves lifting up to 50 pounds and adhering to dress standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional food preparation is preferred.
• Maintain grooming and follow dress requirements.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Willingness to learn and support residents’ dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Be punctual and maintain reliable attendance according to scheduled work times.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Review dietary restrictions with Dining Service Coordinator and Nursing staff; prepare dishes accordingly.
• Prepare and serve meals according to menu plan and meal times, involving residents as they are able.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, comfortable dining area.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, including cleaning walls, fridges, freezers, stove and ovens.
• Record food temperatures daily on temp logs provided.
• Report any abuse or suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Elderly care empathy

Punctual attendance

Time management

Teamwork

Grooming & dress

Positive attitude

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current CBRF training

Job description

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Cook

Full-Time Hourly Mount Pleasant, WI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $18.50 To $20.50 Hourly

Summary of Position

Harvest Home is looking for an experienced Culinary Specialist to join our team in a beautiful, modern industrial kitchen. We’re seeking someone who enjoys preparing quality meals, following recipes while adding their own creative touch, and takes pride in serving seniors. You’ll be part of a positive, supportive work environment where teamwork, respect, and compassion are valued. Experience in professional food preparation is preferred. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys making a difference through food and service in a welcoming Christian environment.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with the elderly in a Christian environment that upholds their privacy, dignity, choice, independence, and individuality.
• Maintain punctual attendance to the work schedule.
• Able to organize and utilize time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work well with others and to function effectively as a part of a team.
• Good grooming and a willingness to follow dress requirements.
• Cheerful, enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn new knowledge/skills.
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time walking/standing.

Responsibilities:

• Be punctual and maintain reliable attendance according to scheduled work times. (Weekdays 1:30pm-6:30pm and every other weekend 10am-6pm)
• Demonstrate knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Reviews with the Dining Service Coordinator and Nursing staff, dietary restrictions of residents. Prepares food dishes according to the dietary requirements of the resident.
• Prepares and serves meals according to menu plan, recipes and meal times, involving residents in the process as they are able and as they desire.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, comfortable environment in the dining area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in the kitchen. Including sweeping and mopping daily, cleaning walls, cleaning inside and outside of fridges and freezers and cleaning the stove and ovens.
• Recording food temperatures daily on temp logs provided.
• Reports any abuse, suspected abuse or alleged abuse to the appropriate authorities.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

General Staffing Requirements:

• Free of communicable disease
• Able to physically/mentally perform tasks, as verified by a health screening that includes TB clearance
• Current CBRF training as required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read, write and understand English
• General understanding of the needs of the elderly Willingness to learn
• Promote Harvest Home Senior Living Services mission and philosophy in daily work.
• Maintain a professional positive attitude at all times.

Education & Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. High school graduate or equivalent GED preferred. Experience with elderly individuals preferred. Must maintain current CBRF certifications and meet inservice training requirements.