Cook

val's services; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Val's Services in Norristown, PA is seeking a kitchen staff member to prepare and plate meals, ensuring meals meet dietary needs and texture requirements for residents.

You will work with dining and care teams to maintain high food safety standards, keep kitchens clean, and contribute ideas for menu improvements, demonstrating compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare quality meals with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper sanitation.
• Experience accommodating special diets and texture needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to serving with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate menu items to order.
• Follow special diets and texture modifications as required.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with dining and care teams to ensure consistent meal quality.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Contribute ideas for menus, specials, and meal enhancements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Special diets

Teamwork

Compassion & professionalism

Job description

creates delicious, well-balanced meals for residents, supporting overall well-being through a resident-first dining experience.

Key Duties

• Prepare and plate menu items to order.
• Follow special diets and texture modifications as required.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with dining and care teams to ensure consistent meal quality.
• Keep kitchen and storage areas clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Contribute ideas for menus, specials, and meal enhancements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to prepare quality meals with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper sanitation.
• Experience accommodating special diets and texture needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to serving with compassion and professionalism.