Cook

Resthaven; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

No mandatory overtime

Agency-free teams

NOMI Health Insurance Network

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Resthaven in Holland, MI is seeking a Cook for full-time or part-time positions. A $1,000 Sign-On Bonus is available for full-time hires.

Prepare high-quality meals for regular and modified diets, following standardized recipes and resident requests while upholding safety, sanitation, and hospitality standards. Responsibilities include portioning, plating, maintaining cleanliness, and complying with food safety guidelines to promote a welcoming dining environment for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and modified diets.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working under pressure.
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, resident satisfaction, and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and resident dietary needs.
• Accurately portion, plate, and serve food while maintaining presentation and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dishwashing, dining, and food preparation areas.
• Follow all food safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines, including documenting food temperatures.
• Open and close kitchen areas, including food storage, labeling, dating, and securing supplies.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and resident satisfaction.
• Support supervisors, assist with team training, and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and mission-centered expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

See Yourself Here. Learn Here. Grow Here. Thrive Here.

Cook (Full-Time & Part-Time)

Sign-On Bonus of $1,000 for Full-Time

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay Range

$16.00 - $18.55

** Pay is based on experience and applicable licensure **

Employment Type & Schedule

Full-Time | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Part -Time | Every Other Weekend Rotation

Why Join Resthaven?

• No mandatory overtime (No Mandation)
• Agency-free care teams
• NOMI Health Insurance Network – $0 copays, $0 deductibles, and $0 coinsurance
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day

Position Summary

Prepare high-quality meals for regular and modified diets according to standardized recipes and resident dining requests. This role supports resident well-being by delivering nutritious, appealing meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, hospitality, and teamwork. Cooks at Resthaven serve as important members of the care experience by creating meals that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life for residents while supporting a welcoming dining environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and resident dietary needs.
• Accurately portion, plate, and serve food while maintaining presentation and quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, dishwashing, dining, and food preparation areas.
• Follow all food safety, infection prevention, and regulatory guidelines, including documenting food temperatures.
• Open and close kitchen areas, including food storage, labeling, dating, and securing supplies.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and resident satisfaction.
• Support supervisors, assist with team training, and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and mission-centered expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and therapeutic or modified diets.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working efficiently under pressure.
• Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, resident satisfaction, and quality care.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.