Cook

Ciena Healthcare; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Regency at Westland in Westland, MI is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents following prescribed menus and dietary guidelines. You will ensure safe food handling, maintain a clean kitchen, and collaborate with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction.

You will follow recipes, manage portions, and work with dietary staff to develop nutritionally balanced meals while maintaining proper temperatures and minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional setting.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.
• ServSafe certified or certified within 90 days of employment.
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervises culinary center’s employees in the absence of the Chef or Certified Dietary Manager.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures, safe handling guidelines, and regulations.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods according to menus cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook and prepare meals in proper temperatures and timeframes.
• Use food supplies efficiently to prevent waste.
• Prepare supplies to accommodate resident choices and refusals.
• Supervise culinary staff on food storage, prep, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operate institutional food preparation equipment per directions and maintenance schedules.
• Inspect trays after meal service to monitor resident acceptance and report findings.

Skills

Safe food handling

Reading recipes & diet orders

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Regency at Westland

2209 N Newburgh Rd

Westland, MI 48185, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : No
• Rate : $0 USD per hour
• Pay or shift range:
  Not specified
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: COOKT002852

Description

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with prescribed menus, dietary restrictions, and sanitation standards. This role ensures a positive dining experience for residents by following safe food-handling practices, maintaining a clean work environment, and collaborating closely with dietary staff to support resident health, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Join us with an attractive benefits offering:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with matching funds
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Chef and/or Certified Dietary Manager, supervises the culinary center’s employees.
• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures,safe food handling guidelines,stateand federal requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to themenu cyclesdeveloped by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares palatable,attractiveand nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within theappropriate timeframes.
• Usesfood supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares andmaintainsa supply of food alternates to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Supervises culinarystaffregardingfood storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Inspectstrays following meal service tomonitorresident acceptance of menu items.Reportsfindings to Certified DietaryManager.
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food itemsin accordance withcompany and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service equipment in clean and safe conditionaccording to facility procedures.Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly.
• Alwaysmaintainsfood service workspaces in clean and safeconditionaccording to facility procedures.Cleans workspaces and cooking and serving equipment according to department procedures.
• Reportany signs of rodent or pests to supervisorimmediately.
• Communicateswith supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Culinary Managerwithstatinspection preparation.Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned.Applies knowledge tojob.
• Interprets Company policy and makes decisions based on the application of those policies where applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Oneyearexperience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• ServSafecertified orServSafecertified within90 daysof employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, and diet orders.
• Meets all state and federal criminal background check requirements

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in Michigan and Ohio. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way.

Travel Required

No . Onsite

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