Cook - Appalachian Brian Estates Senior Living

Towne Nursing Staff; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance benefits

Job summary

Live Well Healthcare Solutions in Boone, NC seeks a skilled Cook for a Skilled Nursing Facility to prepare nutritious meals following standardized recipes and to ensure timely service. You will support the Dietary Manager during absences, maintain kitchen sanitation, manage inventory, and assist with special events and facility functions.

Strong attention to food safety, portion control, and presentation is required, with the ability to work in high‑volume environments while upholding quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume kitchen operations.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes precisely.
• Strong attention to food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Plate and garnish dishes for attractive presentation.
• Support Dietary Manager during absences.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and waste control.
• Manage inventory and assist with ordering.
• Adapt to last-minute event requests.

Job description

Live Well Healthcare Solutions

Appalachian Brian Estates Senior Living

Cook – Nursing Facility

About Us

At Live Well Healthcare Solutions, we take immense personal pride in serving our communities through dedicated Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services. The high standards of excellence we maintain reflect our core commitment to care. We take pride in being there for our employees—whatever they need, whatever it takes. If you are seeking an exciting and rewarding career opportunity in healthcare hospitality, Live Well Healthcare Solutions is the place for you!

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented, classically trained Cook experienced in high-volume culinary operations to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Meal Preparation & Culinary Excellence: Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, and cook a variety of nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following standardized recipes.

• Plating & Presentation: Plate and garnish all cooked items expertly to ensure an attractive menu presentation.

• Leadership Support: Act as a liaison for the Dietary Manager during their absence to ensure seamless meal prep and delivery.

• Kitchen Sanitation: Maintain high sanitation standards by thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and all culinary equipment before and after food service.

• Inventory & Recipe Management: Manage inventory, handle stock rotation, assist with purchasing, and ensure recipe development and compliance.

• Special Events: Flexibly handle last-minute culinary requests for special events and facility functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-time Employees

• Insurance Benefits for Full-time Employees

**MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.

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