Cook

Golden-Harbor-Assisted-Living; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden-Harbor-Assisted-Living is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals for residents in an assisted living setting. You will ensure safety, sanitation, and timely service while delivering a resident-centered dining experience.

Responsibilities include following menus, accommodating special diets, labeling food items, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with dietary aides. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required; SERV Safe is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of special diets, portion control, and food safety standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow menus, recipes, and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as scheduled.
• SERV Safe certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks and health screenings as required by state regulations.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with posted menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared and assist with serving on time and in proper portions.
• Ensure all meals meet nutritional guidelines, dietary restrictions, and resident/tenant preferences.
• Accommodate special diets including diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical soft, pureed, or vegetarian diets as directed.
• Label and date all food items and leftovers according to food safety standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment and surfaces according to sanitation schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary kitchen and food service area at all times.
• Participate in menu planning and feedback sessions as requested.
• Attend required staff meetings and ongoing training and in-services.
• Follow all emergency procedures and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow proper food handling, preparation, and storage protocols to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor and record temperature for food, refrigerators and freezers.
• Assist in receiving, checking, and storing food supplies and inventory.
• Work cooperatively with dietary aides and other team members to ensure efficient meal service.
• Maintain compliance with state and local health department regulations and DHS CBRF/RCAC requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all residents/tenants with dignity and respect.
• Actively promotes a healthy approach by communicating, interacting, and working cooperatively to meet resident/tenant needs; respond promptly and positively to requests.
• Read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Administrator, Director or Kitchen Supervisor.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Food safety

Dietary knowledge

Reading menus/recipes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Cook is responsible for the preparation, cooking, and serving of nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet the dietary needs and preferences of residents in an assisted living setting. The Cook ensures meals are prepared and served in a safe, sanitary, and timely manner while maintaining a warm, resident-centered dining experience.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with posted menus and standardized recipes.
• Ensure meals are prepared and assist with serving on time and in proper portions.
• Ensure all meals meet nutritional guidelines, dietary restrictions, and resident/tenant preferences.
• Accommodate special diets including but not limited to diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical soft, pureed, or vegetarian diets as directed.
• Label and date all food items and leftovers according to food safety standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment and surfaces according to sanitation schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food service area at all times
• Participate in menu planning and feedback sessions as requested.
• Attend required staff meetings and ongoing training and in-services.
• Follow all emergency procedures and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Follow proper food handling, preparation, and storage protocols to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor and record temperature for food, refrigerators and freezers.
• Assist in receiving, checking, and storing food supplies and inventory.
• Work cooperatively with dietary aides and other team members to ensure efficient meal service.
• Maintain compliance with state and local health department regulations and DHS CBRF/RCAC requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat all residents/tenants with dignity and respect.
• Actively promotes a healthy approach by communicating, interacting, and working cooperatively to meet resident/tenant needs; respond promptly and positively to requests.
• Read, understand, and follow all policies and procedures.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the Administrator, Director or Kitchen Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, assisted living, or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of special diets, portion control, and food safety standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow menus, recipes, and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as scheduled.
• SERV Safe certification or willingness to obtain is preferred.
• Must be able to pass background checks and health screenings as required by state regulations.
• Strong time management and teamwork skills.