Cook-FT Days & Evening Shift

Y-Axis; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits (medical, dental, etc)

401(k)

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday pay incentives

Training and tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living in Maryland Heights, MO, is seeking a Cook for full-time day and evening shifts. Prepare nourishing, well-balanced meals meeting daily nutrition and special dietary needs for residents while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, using efficient food practices, and collaborating with Dietary Management to support excellent resident care. Prior experience in institutional food service is preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Prepares foods according to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks and prepares meals that are appetizing, nutritionally adequate and served at correct temperatures.
• Uses food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Assists with food storage, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment as directed.
• Communicates with supervisor to maximize resident satisfaction.

Skills

Food preparation

Safe food handling

Nutritional planning

Therapeutic diets

Institutional food service

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Person-centered care

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Cook-FT Days & Evening Shift at Stonebridge Effingham

Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States - Full Time

Skills Food Preparation, Safe Food Handling, Nutritional Planning, Therapeutic Diets, Institutional Food Service, Interpersonal Skills, Organization Skills, Communication Skills, Person-Centered Care, Equipment Maintenance

Hospital and Health Care

Description DescriptionTHIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MOPrepare appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for each resident.What Makes StoneBridge Unique?At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other.Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.BenefitsWe recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, employee recognition. Here, our support doesn’t clock out when you do.Benefits You May Be Eligible ForPaid Time OffHealth benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, critical illness, accident, employee assistance program)401(k)Flexible SchedulingHoliday pay incentivesTraining and tuition reimbursementBereavement leaveResponsibilities and DutiesHandles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.Follows standardized recipes.Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.Cooks or prepares appetizing, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternatives to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.Communicates with supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.Assists the Dietary Manager with stat inspection preparation. Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.RequirementsQualifications and SkillsOne (1) year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic dietsExcellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.Understanding of person-centered care.Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.Join Our Caregiver Family!For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments.We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family.Together, we’re confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.#StoneBridgeTogether

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Prepare appetizing and nutritionally balanced meals according to standardized recipes and dietary needs for residents. Handle food storage, equipment operation, and cleaning while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.