Cook

ALG Senior; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/dental/vision insurance

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Covenant Place is seeking an experienced Cook to join our culinary team and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will work with the Dietary Manager and kitchen staff to ensure meals meet dietary requirements and are served with attention to taste, portion control, and presentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to food safety standards, resident preferences, and a collaborative, compassionate approach in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience cooking in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation: cook meals per menus, ensuring nutrition and dietary needs.
• Meal service: serve meals timely with quality, portion control and presentation.
• Kitchen maintenance: keep kitchen clean, organized and sanitary.
• Team collaboration: assist dietary manager and train new staff as needed.
• Inventory control: help track supplies and report shortages.
• Resident engagement: accommodate dietary requests and preferences.
• Regulatory compliance: follow health, safety and sanitation rules.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes

Time management

Compassion for elderly

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about preparing delicious meals that enhance the lives of seniors?

Covenant Place is seeking an experienced Cook to join our culinary team and provide nutritious, high-quality meals to residents at Covenant Place.

Why Join Covenant Place?

At Covenant Place, we foster a culture of compassion, leadership, and growth—for our residents and our team. We offer:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

• Company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare and cook meals according to menu plans, ensuring food is nutritious, appetizing, and prepared according to dietary requirements and resident preferences.

• Meal Service: Ensure meals are served in a timely manner, maintaining high standards of quality, portion control, and presentation.

• Kitchen Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment by following food safety and sanitation procedures. Ensure proper storage and handling of food supplies.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Dietary Manager and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and quality service. Assist in training new kitchen staff as needed.

• Inventory Control: Assist with inventory management and help track food supplies. Report shortages or order needs to the Dietary Manager.

• Resident Engagement: Respond to special dietary requests and accommodate residents’ food preferences, ensuring satisfaction with meals served.

• Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations, including safe food handling and proper sanitation practices.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

• Previous cooking experience in a senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting (preferred)

• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

• Ability to follow recipes and meal plans

• Strong organizational and time-management skills

• Compassion for and a desire to work with the elderly