Cook FT

Twilight Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Twilight Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation in Norwalk, OH is seeking a dependable, experienced Full-Time Cook to join its team. You will prepare meals following menus and dietary instructions, and work closely with dietary staff to deliver quality meals to residents.

Maintain a clean kitchen, follow food safety procedures, ensure meals are served at proper temperatures, and adhere to portion guidelines for resident diets.

Qualifications

• Previous cook experience preferred, especially in healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or other commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare multiple meals efficiently.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation.
• Reliable attendance and availability for the posted shift.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Ensure meals are ready on time and served at the proper temperatures.
• Follow portion guidelines and resident diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and properly store food and supplies.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work closely with dietary staff to provide consistent, quality meals.

Skills

Cook experience

Follow recipes

Food safety

Attendance

Teamwork

Job description

Cook – Full-Time
Twilight Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation | Norwalk, OH
Shift: 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Enjoy cooking meals that make someone’s day? Twilight Gardens is looking for a dependable, experienced Full-Time Cook to join our Great Place to Work Certified team. Bring your kitchen skills to a role where the meals you prepare matter to our residents every day.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook meals following menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Ensure meals are ready on time and served at the proper temperatures.
• Follow portion guidelines and resident diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and properly store food and supplies.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Work closely with dietary staff to provide consistent, quality meals.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous cook experience strongly preferred, especially in a healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or other commercial kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare multiple meals efficiently.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and kitchen sanitation.
• Reliable attendance and availability for the posted shift.
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail.