Cook/Server

Eden Senior Care; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Senior Living Management in Strongsville operates Eden Vista Strongsville, a dual-role kitchen team member position. You’ll cook and serve meals in a senior living setting, ensuring high-quality presentation and residents’ satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and endurance for varied shifts, with the opportunity to contribute to a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proven dietary aide experience.
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and physical stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (chopping, peeling).
• Cook food using various utensils or grillers.
• Check food quality during cooking and stir/turn as needed.
• Present dishes attractively before serving.
• Serve meals to residents and keep kitchen clean and organized.
• Store items properly and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Food handling sanitation

Attention to presentation

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware and bakeware

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is a dedicated branch tailored specifically for senior communities. Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures unparalleled personalized care and 24-hour assistance for our residents, assuring a consistent and exceptional experience. Our unwavering mission is to provide an outstanding care experience rooted in genuine compassion and humble dedication to our senior's well-being.

Eden Vista Strongsville is a proud member of the Vista Senior Living Management network, where compassionate care meets exceptional living. With 16 communities spanning across multiple states, Vista Senior Living specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care services. Our dedicated team ensures a nurturing environment where seniors thrive and find joy in every moment.

Position: Full-Time Cook / Server (Dual Role)

Shift Schedule:

• 4-5 working days in a week
• For Cooking: 6:30 AM - 2:00 PM / 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• For Serving: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM / 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Responsibilities:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Serve meals to residents
• 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

Qualifications:

• Proven dietary aide experience
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage