Cook

Cardinal Senior Living LLC; Orchard Park (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NorthPointe Woods in Battle Creek, MI is seeking a Part-Time Cook to join our dining team and help ensure tasty, balanced meals for our residents each day.

You will prepare meals according to established recipes and dietary needs, keep the kitchen clean and organized, and work cooperatively with Dietary Aides and other staff to deliver excellent service and care.

We promote reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced kitchen where safety and quality come first.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience cooking a variety of foods in quantity
• Experience safely using commercial cooking equipment and utensils
• Ability to stay organized and productive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to established recipes, menus, dietary requirements, and portion standards
• Make sure food is flavorful, attractive, nutritious, and served at the proper temperature
• Follow special dietary requirements and applicable dietary guidelines
• Assist with daily food preparation, portioning, and meal service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
• Work cooperatively with Dietary Aides and other team members
• Keep meal preparation and service organized and on schedule
• Help create a positive, respectful environment for residents and coworkers
• Provide friendly and respectful service to our residents throughout the meal experience

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial cooking equipment

Commercial utensils

Job description

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Cook

Part Time Battle Creek, MI, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $18.00 Hourly

Great food matters. In senior living, it can make someone's entire day.

At NorthPointe Woods, our cooks do more than prepare meals. They help create comfort, routine, connection, and an experience our residents can look forward to every day.

We're looking for a dependable, hardworking Part-Time Cook who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and understands that a great meal is about more than what is on the plate.

We are currently hiring Part-Time Cooks for both 1st and 2nd shift.

What You'll Do

You'll be an important part of the daily experience at NorthPointe Woods. You'll prepare quality meals, support special dietary needs, help keep the kitchen running smoothly, and work alongside a team committed to providing excellent service and care to our residents.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare meals according to established recipes, menus, dietary requirements, and portion standards
• Make sure food is flavorful, attractive, nutritious, and served at the proper temperature
• Follow special dietary requirements and applicable dietary guidelines
• Assist with daily food preparation, portioning, and meal service
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining environment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control standards
• Work cooperatively with Dietary Aides and other team members
• Keep meal preparation and service organized and on schedule
• Help create a positive, respectful environment for residents and coworkers
• Provide friendly and respectful service to our residents throughout the meal experience

What We're Looking For

You don't need a culinary degree to succeed here. You do need to know your way around a kitchen, be dependable, and care about doing things the right way.

Required:

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience cooking a variety of foods in quantity
• Experience safely using commercial cooking equipment and utensils
• Ability to stay organized and productive in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail

Even Better If You Have

• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or another high-volume kitchen environment
• Experience preparing meals for special diets
• Culinary or vocational training
• Previous experience working as part of a dietary or food service team

This Role Is Hands-On

This position requires extended periods of standing and frequent bending, reaching, and stooping. Team members must also be able to safely lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.

Why This Work Matters

For our residents, meals are more than nutrition.

They are familiar flavors.
They are conversation.
They are connection.
They are something to look forward to.

At NorthPointe Woods, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people who call our community home. If you take pride in preparing great food, being part of a team, and making someone's day a little better, we'd love to meet you.

Come cook somewhere your work means something.