Cook

MAGNOLIA WELLNESS CENTER; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MAGNOLIA WELLNESS CENTER in Missouri is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to help us deliver nutritious, delicious meals to our residents. If you enjoy fast-paced kitchens and take pride in quality food, we’d love to meet you!

You’ll follow planned menus, review production guides, and work with a team to ensure meals meet safety standards, taste, and presentation while maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking preferred.
• 1 year of experience in long-term care is a plus.
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
• Review menus, census information, production guides, and prep sheets to determine daily food quantities.
• Follow all safe food handling guidelines and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain high standards for food preparation, taste, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, storing, and organizing food and supplies.
• Use kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, steamers, convection ovens, ranges, and tilt skillets.
• Prepare consistency-modified and therapeutic diet foods as required.
• Assist with pre-prep tasks: washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, and measuring ingredients.
• Taste-test foods and adjust as needed for quality and palatability.
• Monitor, record, and maintain proper food temperatures.
• Document menu changes and use approved nutrition substitutes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Follow cleaning schedules, wash dishes, sweep/mop floors, and take out trash as assigned.
• Help ensure all meals are prepared and served on time.
• Support special events or catered meals as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Food safety

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Steamers

Convection ovens

Ranges

Tilt skillets

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time.

Join Our Dietary Team!

We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to help us deliver nutritious, delicious meals to our residents. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and taking pride in preparing quality food, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes

• Review menus, census information, production guides, and prep sheets to determine daily food quantities

• Follow all safe food handling guidelines and state/federal regulations

• Maintain high standards for food preparation, quality, taste, and presentation

• Assist with ordering, storing, and organizing food and supplies

• Use kitchen equipment such as mixers, slicers, steamers, convection ovens, ranges, and tilt skillets

• Prepare consistency-modified and therapeutic diet foods as required

• Assist with pre-prep tasks: washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, and measuring ingredients

• Taste-test foods and adjust as needed for quality and palatability

• Monitor, record, and maintain proper food temperatures

• Document menu changes and use approved nutrition substitutes

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment

• Follow cleaning schedules, wash dishes, sweep/mop floors, and take out trash as assigned

• Help ensure all meals are prepared and served on time

• Support special events or catered meals as needed

• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 2 years of experience in large-scale cooking preferred

• 1 year of experience in long-term care is a plus

• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make a meaningful impact every day by serving our residents

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities to grow and learn in healthcare food service