Cook

Viva Senior Living; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living, a 56-bed memory care community in Liverpool, NY, is seeking a dedicated Cook. You will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

Join a warm Dining Services team focused on compassionate care for older adults with memory loss. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and flexibility to cover scheduled shifts in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Passion for preparing quality food and serving older adults.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain a consistent pace in a busy kitchen.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Compassion, patience, and respect when working around residents living with dementia and memory loss.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts and assist with additional coverage when needed.
• A commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality, dignity, rights, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are flavorful, properly portioned, and served at correct temperatures.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Prepare appropriate quantities to meet resident needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen with proper storage and sanitation.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory of food and supplies.
• Support training of new Dining Services team members.
• Collaborate with the team to create a positive dining experience for residents and families.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Efficiency

English proficiency

Compassion

Patience

Flexibility

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team at Viva Senior Living!

Viva Senior Living is seeking a talented and dependable Cook to join our team at our 56-bed memory care community in Liverpool, NY!

Do you enjoy creating delicious, nutritious meals and taking pride in knowing your work makes a difference in someone's day? At Viva Senior Living, our Dining Services team plays an important role in the overall experience and well-being of the residents we serve.

Our community specializes in caring for individuals living with memory loss and dementia. We are looking for a Cook who is passionate about food, committed to quality, and ready to bring their skills to a warm and supportive senior living environment.

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals while ensuring that residents receive nutritious, appealing food that meets their individual dietary needs.

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, recipes, nutritional programs, and individual dietary requirements.
• Ensuring meals are flavorful, visually appealing, properly portioned, and served at the appropriate temperature.
• Maintaining high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.
• Preparing the appropriate quantities of food to meet the needs of our residents.
• Ensuring residents receive meals consistent with their individual dietary requirements and meal plans.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment, including proper food storage, sanitation, and cleaning procedures.
• Safely operating kitchen equipment and following all food safety and infection control guidelines.
• Assisting with ordering, receiving, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels of food and departmental supplies.
• Working efficiently to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Preparing for upcoming meal periods and kitchen needs during downtime.
• Assisting with the orientation and training of new Dining Services team members.
• Communicating concerns or issues involving food service operations to the Dining Service Director.
• Participating in emergency preparedness, safety training, drills, and other required training programs.
• Working collaboratively with fellow team members to create a positive and welcoming dining experience for residents and their families.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A passion for preparing quality food and serving older adults.
• The ability to follow menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• The ability to work efficiently and maintain a consistent pace in a busy kitchen environment.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Compassion, patience, and respect when working around residents living with dementia and memory loss.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts and assist with additional coverage when needed.
• A commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality, dignity, rights, and safety.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Move throughout the workday and perform the physical duties associated with food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Push, pull, move, and/or lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work safely with kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Meet the general health and physical requirements of the position.
• Participate in emergency procedures and assist with resident evacuation when necessary.

Why Join Viva Senior Living?

At Viva Senior Living, you are more than an employee—you are an important part of the community our residents call home. As a member of our Dining Services team, you will have the opportunity to use your culinary skills to create enjoyable meals and meaningful moments for residents every day.

Viva Senior Living is committed to providing a caring, respectful, and supportive environment for our residents, families, and team members.