Cook (Full-Time)

Eden Senior Care; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Vista Apple Valley, part of Vista Senior Living Management, is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and collaborate with dining services to ensure a high-quality dining experience that supports health and satisfaction.

The role involves rotating shifts with set hours, a 40-hour work week, and duties ranging from meal preparation to maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.

Qualifications

• Prepare meals following planned menus and recipes.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards.
• Coordinate with dining services to ensure quality and resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Chop vegetables, slice meats, and complete other preparations.
• Cook using baking, grilling, roasting, and boiling methods.
• Ensure meals are attractively presented and served hot.
• Follow all food safety guidelines.
• Keep kitchen clean and sanitized.
• Store food, supplies, and ingredients properly.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs.

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our seniors' well-being.

Eden Vista Apple Valley, part of Vista Senior Living Management, is seeking a dependable and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. If you enjoy preparing nutritious, delicious meals while making a positive impact in the lives of seniors, we'd love to meet you.

Position: Cook

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 days per week

Rotating Shifts

• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Schedule consists of set days (specific shift rotation to be determined).

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for residents while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards. This role works closely with the dining services team to provide an exceptional dining experience that supports resident health and satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Set up workstations with all necessary ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables, slicing meats, and completing other food preparation tasks.
• Cook food using a variety of methods, including baking, grilling, roasting, and boiling.
• Ensure meals are presented attractively and served at the proper temperature.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Properly store food, supplies, and ingredients.
• Monitor inventory and communicate supply needs.