Cook

val's services; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a senior living environment. You will follow standardized recipes, record temperatures, stock supplies, and keep a clean, organized kitchen while adhering to food safety and OSHA guidelines.

You may lead food production in the Dining Services Coordinator's absence and assist with dishwashing and dining services as needed to ensure high quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
• Knowledge of dietary modifications and special meal requirements.
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and organizational procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality and presentation.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Support dining services and lead food production if needed.

Skills

Experience in food preparation

Dietary modifications knowledge

Safety and sanitation procedures

Attention to detail and cleanliness

Job description

Role Overview

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living environment. They follow standardized recipes and dietary requirements to ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards. Key duties include recording food production and safety temperatures, stocking and rotating food supplies, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and adhering to all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines. The Cook supports dishwashing and dining services as needed and may lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living environment. They follow standardized recipes and dietary requirements to ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet established standards. Key duties include recording food production and safety temperatures, stocking and rotating food supplies, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and adhering to all food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines. The Cook supports dishwashing and dining services as needed and may lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen maintenance
• Knowledge of dietary modifications and special meal requirements
• Ability to follow safety, sanitation, and organizational procedures
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to menus and recipes
• Ensure food quality and presentation
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards
• Support dining services and lead food production if needed