Cook

Ciena-Healthcare; Perrinton (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

The Laurels of Fulton in Perrinton, MI is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with menus and dietary requirements. The role emphasizes safe food handling, clean workspaces, and collaboration with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction.

Benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition or student loan reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Read and follow recipes, menus, and diet orders.
• Good computer skills to handle orders and documentation.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff when needed in the absence of the Chef.
• Handle and store all food per procedures and safety guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare meals per menu cycles.
• Cook and prepare nutritious meals at proper temperatures and timelines.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and prevent waste.
• Ensure proper storage of food and pest control as needed.
• Coordinate with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction.

Skills

Reading recipes

Menu interpretation

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Facility: The Laurels of Fulton

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices, maintaining a clean work environment, and collaborating closely with dietary staff to support resident health, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager, supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures,safe food handling guidelines,stateand federal requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to themenu cyclesdeveloped by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares palatable,attractiveand nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within theappropriate timeframes.
• Usesfood supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares andmaintainsa supply of food alternates to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Supervises culinarystaffregardingfood storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspectstrays following meal service tomonitorresident acceptance of menu items.Reportsfindings to Certified DietaryManager.
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food itemsin accordance withcompany and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service equipment in clean and safe conditionaccording to facility procedures.Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service workspaces in clean and safeconditionaccording to facility procedures.Cleans workspaces and cooking and serving equipment according to department procedures.
• Reportany signs of rodent or pests to supervisorimmediately.
• Communicateswith supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Culinary Managerwithstatinspection preparation.Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.Applies knowledge tojob.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Oneyearexperience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ServSafecertified orServSafecertified within90 daysof employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, and diet orders.
• Computer skills arerequired.
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements

Ciena Healthcare

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.