Cook - Senior Living Kitchen (Full-Time, 1st Shift, Weekend Rotation)

Edenbrook Appleton; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook Platteville, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is seeking a Cook for full-time first shift. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen to support high-quality resident meals. We value reliability, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

We welcome applicants with cooking experience and a culinary background. This position offers steady hours and a chance to contribute to compassionate elder care within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook.
• Experience using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of grilling, baking, boiling, and other cooking methods.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; good physical condition.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat).
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before serving.
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Check quality of ingredients.
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Cutting tools / cookware usage

Cooking methods knowledge

Sanitation procedures

Teamwork and communication

Physical stamina

Culinary education preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma preferred

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware and bakeware

Job description

Edenbrook Platteville, part of the Eden Senior Care Network, is seeking a Cook for full-time first shift. The role involves food preparation, cooking, and maintaining a clean kitchen to support high-quality resident meals. We value reliability, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced healthcare kitchen.

We welcome applicants with cooking experience and a culinary background. This position offers steady hours and a chance to contribute to compassionate elder care within a