Cook in Assisted Living

Prosper Life Care; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prosper at Wickliffe is seeking a dedicated cook to join the culinary team. The role supports residents and staff with high-quality meals, requiring flexible scheduling and prior restaurant experience. Hourly pay depends on experience, with a focus on safety and sanitation.

The cook will follow recipes, prepare diversified dishes, and assist with catered events. Commitment to dignity, respect for seniors, and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulation.
• Must have ServSafe certification.
• Experience in restaurant setting preferred; senior care experience a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Team First. Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Performs other related duties as directed by the Director.
• Must be able to read, understand and prepare any recipe without direction or confusion.
• Must have the ability to prepare all meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts and garnishes using an acceptable method; and are also appealing to the eye.
• Must be able to prepare all food (including garnishes) ordered by Prosper Residents.
• Will take part in and be able to prepare all of the food for catered functions. This should include: Food preparation and assembly on display trays with appropriate garnishes.
• Making sure all orders are put away and properly rotated.
• Must help the director with overall operations of kitchen.
• Must take part in the sanitation of all food preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you-go basis, as needed or assigned.
• Must perform other related tasks from time to time as directed by the Dining Service Director.
• Must preserve and care for all prepared and unprepared food so that waste and spoilage of perishables is reduced to a minimum.

Job description

Prosper at Wickliffe is seeking a motivated individual to join our culinary team and carry out the Prosper core values of making life fun, making the community a home, and delivering purpose to everyone! Attitude is everything! Our culinary team works hard to provide amazing meals to the residents meeting their dietary needs and personal preferences. We are looking for a cook with the ability to be flexible with scheduling to provide relief for our other cooks, and a full time prep cook. Experience in senior care a plus, but must have experience in a restaurant setting if not. Hourly pay will depend on experience.

As part of the culinary team, reporting to the Dining Service Director, the cook takes part in all phases of preparation of food items to be served to residents, staff and guests. It is preferred to have experience working within a restaurant or within the hospitality industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team First. Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Performs other related duties as directed by the Director. Assists with any duties during a time when the staffing is inadequate.
• Must be able to read, understand and prepare any recipe without direction or confusion.
• Must have the ability to prepare all meats, fish, soups, sauces, vegetables, and desserts and garnishes using an acceptable method; and are also appealing to the eye.
• Must be able to prepare all food (including garnishes) ordered by Prosper Residents.
• Will take part in and be able to prepare all of the food for catered functions. This should include: Food preparation and assembly on display trays with appropriate garnishes.
• Making sure all orders are put away and properly rotated.
• Must help the director with overall operations of kitchen.
• Must take part in the sanitation of all food preparation work surfaces on a clean-as-you-go basis, as needed or assigned.
• Must perform other related tasks from time to time as directed by the Dining Service Director.
• Must preserve and care for all prepared and unprepared food so that waste and spoilage of perishables is reduced to a minimum.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulation.
• Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for seniors and tact in dealing with others.
• Must have ability to read, write and communicate well.
• Must demonstrate positive image/attitude, and strong leadership abilities.
• The position requires ServSafe certification.