Cook - Nourish Residents in a Caring Health Kitchen

Exton Post Acute; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Exton Post Acute is hiring a Cook to support patient and resident comfort through nutritious, high-quality meals. You will follow planned menus, prepare items safely, and adapt with substitutions as dietary needs demand, while working closely with the dietary team to respect resident preferences.

This full-time role emphasizes hygiene, speed, and teamwork in a busy sub-acute and long-term care setting, delivering consistent meals with care and attention to detail every day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior experience in food preparation or culinary services strongly preferred.
• Knowledge to provide meals appropriate to residents' age-related and dietary needs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to safety and quality.
• Strong teamwork to support a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepare all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner.
• Utilize nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required to meet dietary needs.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively including a range of devices.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure consistency and nutritional compliance.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, organized, and efficient manner.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Collaborate with dietary team members to meet resident dietary needs and preferences.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Dietary needs awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Fryers

Slicers

Steamers

Food processors

Convection ovens

Stoves

Conventional ovens

Steam tables

Tilt skillets

Job description

Exton Post Acute is hiring a Cook to support patient and resident comfort through nutritious, high-quality meals. You will follow planned menus, prepare items safely, and adapt with substitutions as dietary needs demand, while working closely with the dietary team to respect resident preferences.

This full-time role emphasizes hygiene, speed, and teamwork in a busy sub-acute and long-term care setting, delivering consistent meals with care and attention to detail every day.