Cook - 2nd Shift - DaySpring

DaySpring Services; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DaySpring, Inc. seeks a dependable Cook to prepare meals for older adults in a faith-based setting. You will follow established menus, ensure timely service, and tailor dishes to residents' preferences while upholding high sanitation standards.

Join a compassionate team that values quality dining and Resident-focused care, with shifts including every other weekend and opportunities for additional hours as available.

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation, presentation, and service according to recipes and menus.
• Ability to follow sanitation standards and safety procedures.
• Strong time management to ensure meals are ready on schedule.
• Willingness to work in a team and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and recipes.
• Ensure meals are ready and served on schedule.
• Accommodate individual resident needs and preferences.
• Present food appealingly and maintain sanitary kitchen and equipment.
• Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements and document temperatures/records.
• Assist with maintaining inventory and minimizing waste.

Skills

Dependable

Organized

Efficient

Clean

Team-oriented

Resident-focused

Job description

Company Overview

DaySpring, Inc.
Schedule: Scheduled shifts, including every other weekend
Additional Hours: Opportunities to pick up additional hours may be available

DaySpring, Inc. is a Christian, faith-based organization governed by Biblical principles. These principles are defined and clarified through our Statement of Faith and serve as the foundation for how we operate our organization, care for residents, and fulfill our mission:

“Serving Older Adults with God’s Love.”

DaySpring desires to be a community of diverse team members who share a common bond as members of the Body of Christ. Employees are expected to perform their responsibilities in alignment with DaySpring’s Statement of Faith and in accordance with the duties and expectations outlined in this job description.

Position Summary

At DaySpring, mealtime is more than just serving food—it's an important part of our residents' day.

We're looking for a dependable, organized, and caring Cook who takes pride in preparing quality meals and creating a positive dining experience for the older adults we serve.

What You'll Do

As a Food Service Cook, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to established menus and recipes while making sure food is ready on time, presented well, and prepared with residents' individual needs and preferences in mind.

You’ll also:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes
• Make sure meals are ready and served on schedule
• Accommodate individual resident needs and preferences
• Present food in an appealing and thoughtful wayMaintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen
• Follow food-safety and sanitation requirements
• Properly care for kitchen equipment and utensils
• Complete required food-service documentation, including temperatures and meal records
• Work efficiently while minimizing waste

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

Dependable Organized Efficient Clean Team-Oriented Resident-Focused

The right person should have experience with food preparation, presentation, and service and be comfortable following recipes, menus, instructions, sanitation standards, and established schedules.

You need to be someone who can manage your time, stay organized, and take ownership of your kitchen. Residents are depending on you, so meals need to be prepared correctly and ready when they're supposed to be.

The Heart of the Position

This isn't a high-volume restaurant kitchen where you're serving strangers you'll never see again. You're preparing meals for people you get to know.

We want someone who understands that a resident's favorite meal, how their food is prepared, and even how it looks on their plate can make a difference in their day.

We’re looking for a Cook who takes pride in their work, cares about the people they're serving, and wants to use their skills to make DaySpring feel like home.

The position includes scheduled shifts every other weekend, with opportunities for additional hours when available.