Cook

Magnolia Wellness Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Wellness Center in Missouri is seeking a dependable Cook to join our dietary team. You will prepare meals according to menus and recipes, ensuring quality, flavor, and presentation for our residents.

This full-time role requires attention to safety and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen. Experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred; on-the-job training is available.

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

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, 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

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Efficient

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Steamers

Convection ovens

Ranges

Tilt skillets

Job description

Join Our Dietary Team!

We017re 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, we00d love to meet you!

Job Type: Full-Time.

What You00ll 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 We00re 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 You00ll 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