Cook - Dietary FT/PT Morning and Afternoon/Evening

Blue Central Group; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center in Valley Park, MO is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents and work closely with the dietary team to meet menus and dietary requirements. This is a full-time position with rotating afternoon, evening, and day shifts.

You will set up workstations, prepare ingredients, cook with various equipment, check quality, and maintain a clean, orderly kitchen. Strong teamwork and sanitation skills are essential; culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware, bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling, etc.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.).
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.

Skills

Cooking

Team player

Sanitation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cook to join our culinary team at Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center in Valley Park, Missouri. As a Cook at Big Bend, you will play a vital role in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents. If you have a passion for cooking and a commitment to exceptional service, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About the Role:

As a Cook at Big Bend, you will be responsible for preparing and serving meals to our residents. You will work closely with our dietary team to ensure that all meals are prepared according to menu and dietary requirements. This is a full‑time position, with rotating shifts to include afternoon, evening, and day shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage

Why Join Us:

At Big Bend Woods Healthcare Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to our residents. We pride ourselves on our compassionate staff, clean and family-friendly facility, and commitment to patient independence. As a Cook at Big Bend, you will be part of a team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care and services to our residents.

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