Cook (12pm-8pm)

OPCO Skilled Management; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Country Villa Wellness & Rehabilitation in Missouri is hiring a Full-Time Cook to support dietary and nutrition services in a long-term care setting. You will prepare, cook, and serve meals according to menus and nutritional guidelines, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires experience as a healthcare cook and the ability to work day or evening shifts; hours are 12pm-8pm. You will assist with inventory, meal production, and ensuring on-time service in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as a Cook in healthcare, long-term care, or large-scale food service preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary regulations.
• Ability to work day and/or evening shifts.
• Dependable, organized, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and standardized recipes.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Prepare regular, therapeutic, and modified-consistency diets.
• Review resident census and production sheets.
• Monitor and record food temperatures prior to meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, slicers, steamers, ranges).
• Assist with food ordering, storage, labeling, and inventory.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, and work areas.
• Ensure meals are served on time and meet quality standards.
• Assist with special meals and events as assigned.

Skills

Team-oriented

Dependable

Organized

Flexible schedule

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare / Long-Term Care / Dietary

Country Villa Wellness & Rehabilitation

Job Overview

Country Villa Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring a Full‑Time Cook to support our dietary and nutrition services in a long‑term care setting. This role is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving meals that meet nutritional guidelines, dietary requirements, and regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for candidates with experience as a Cook, Dietary Cook, Healthcare Cook, or Kitchen Cook.
Hours: 12pm-8pm

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and standardized recipes

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards

• Prepare regular, therapeutic, and modified‑consistency diets

• Review menus, resident census, and production sheets

• Monitor and record food temperatures prior to meal service

• Operate kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, slicers, steamers, ranges)

• Assist with food ordering, storage, labeling, and inventory

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, and work areas

• Ensure meals are served on time and meet quality standards

• Assist with special meals and events as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

• Experience as a Cook in healthcare, long‑term care, or large‑scale food service preferred

• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary regulations

• Ability to work day and/or evening shifts

• Dependable, organized, and team‑oriented

Benefits (Full‑Time)

• Healthcare Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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