Cook for Veterans Home – Full-Time, On-Site

HMR Veteran Services; Bay Minette (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals that meet residents' needs, including special events, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will follow recipes, assist with equipment cleaning, stock supplies, and work closely with nursing and dietary staff to ensure meals support prescribed plans. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and hygiene practices.
• One year healthcare cooking experience preferred; other cook training accepted.
• Able to follow recipes and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items on menu according to recipes.
• Follow safety and sanitation policies and clean as scheduled.
• Ensure proper food storage, preparation, and transport.
• Prepare resident meals and check items meet prescribed needs.
• Unload and stock all sizes and weights of food items.
• Maintain regular attendance per policy.
• Communicate tactfully with staff, guests, and residents.
• Adhere to uniform policy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with other departments to plan dietary services.
• Attend meetings and participate in training.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

English comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare meals that meet residents' needs, including special events, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will follow recipes, assist with equipment cleaning, stock supplies, and work closely with nursing and dietary staff to ensure meals support prescribed plans. Equal opportunity employer.