Cook - Full Time - Chesterfield Veterans Home

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Foodservice Operations team in Chesterfield, MI. The role supports the Culinary and Dietary Managers with food preparation, safety, and recipe adherence. You will help with ordering, inventory, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

A high school diploma or GED and ServSafe or Food Handler certification are required. Candidates must be able to work weekends/holidays, stand up to 10 hours, and communicate in English; local to Chesterfield area

Qualifications

• The cook must perform food preparation with attention to safety and sanitation.
• Maintain inventory control and assist with ordering/receiving as needed.
• Follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and therapeutic/textured-food requirements.
• Work safely in a team environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• The Cook works under the Culinary Manager and Dietary Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and proper equipment use.
• Assist dietary aides and ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Cooking methods

Sanitation & safety

English proficiency

Weekend/holiday availability

Teamwork

Independence

Stand for long hours

ServSafe/Food Handler cert

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a skilled Cook with a solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities throughout the United States, located in Chesterfield, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Cook works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager and the Dietary Manager. The cook must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. The cook assists the manager with ordering and receiving as necessary, is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area, and assists dietary aides as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a cook in long‑term care or other healthcare setting.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day.
• Must be local to Chesterfield, MI and surrounding areas.
• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.