Cook: Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Meals for Seniors

EagleCare LLC; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Team culture

Holiday pay

Job summary

Countryside Meadows in the United States is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following menus and safety standards. You will help lead the kitchen team, maintain sanitation, and ensure food is prepared in the right quantities to meet daily demand.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, adherence to state and federal regulations, and a collaborative environment with caregivers and management. Full-time opportunities with competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling, unless required by State and Federal agencies.
• Preferred: Prior Institutional and/or Healthcare service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows recipes and prepares meals that meet residents’ nutritional needs.
• Cooks or prepares palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in quantities needed.
• Leads kitchen staff with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning, and storage of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process.
• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies, and prepares food in accordance with departmental procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Menu following

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Countryside Meadows in the United States is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents, following menus and safety standards. You will help lead the kitchen team, maintain sanitation, and ensure food is prepared in the right quantities to meet daily demand.

The role emphasizes culinary excellence, adherence to state and federal regulations, and a collaborative environment with caregivers and management. Full-time opportunities with competitive benefits are available.