Cook

Tharp Consulting; Prairie Village (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting in Prairie Village, KS is seeking a Meal Cook / Food Service Support to prepare and cook meals for residents in a senior living community and assist with daily food service operations. The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, portioning, and safe handling practices within a team kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates will have proven cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to follow dietary requirements, with attention to detail and a reliable,

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience and familiarity with food preparation methods.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, standards, and dietary requirements.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Support daily food service operations to ensure timely, accurate meal delivery.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and safe food handling practices.
• Follow portioning and presentation guidelines for resident meals.
• Assist with inventory, basic stocking, and food preparation as needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Reliability

Resident focus

Job description

Meal Cook / Food Service Support

Prepare and cook meals for residents in a senior living community while supporting day-to-day food service operations.

Meal Cook / Food Service Support

Prepare and cook meals for residents in a senior living community while supporting day-to-day food service operations.

Key Duties

• Prepare ingredients and cook meals according to established recipes and standards.
• Support daily food service operations to ensure timely, accurate meal delivery.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and safe food handling practices.
• Follow portioning and presentation guidelines for resident meals.
• Assist with inventory, basic stocking, and food preparation as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven cooking experience and familiarity with food preparation methods.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, standards, and dietary requirements.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and a resident-focused approach.