Dietary Cook

Graceful-Living-Assisted-Living-LLC; Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Graceful-Living-Assisted-Living-LLC is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents in an assisted living facility. You will follow established menus, dietary requirements, and safety standards while maintaining a clean kitchen.

The role emphasizes collaboration with dietary staff and caregivers to meet resident preferences and dietary needs, with duties spanning from breakfast to snacks and ensuring timely service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions accurately.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry food supplies safely.
• Must meet applicable state and local food-service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to the facility's menu and recipes.
• Follow special diets, food allergies, texture modifications, and resident dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served at scheduled times.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature.
• Follow all food-handling, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate food supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and notify supervisor when supplies need reordering.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate portions and quality.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, caregivers, and facility management.
• Respond respectfully to resident preferences and concerns regarding meals.
• Complete required kitchen and food-safety documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Follow recipes/menus

Independence & teamwork

Communication skills

Attendance & punctuality

Physical stamina

State/local food-service rules

Job description

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing, and safe meals for residents in an assisted living facility. The Cook follows established menus, dietary requirements, food-safety standards, and resident preferences while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to the facility's menu and recipes.
• Follow special diets, food allergies, texture modifications, and other resident dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are prepared, portioned, and served at scheduled times.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, appearance, and temperature.
• Follow all food-handling, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, date, and rotate food supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and notify the supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, work areas, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate portions and quality.
• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, caregivers, and facility management.
• Respond respectfully to resident preferences and concerns regarding meals.
• Complete required kitchen and food-safety documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred; experience in healthcare, assisted living, senior living, or institutional food service is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safe food-handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions accurately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry food supplies as required.
• Must meet applicable state and local food-service requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Experience preparing meals for older adults.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified-texture diets.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Compassionate and respectful attitude toward residents.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.

Work Schedule

The position may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on the facility's needs.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Dietary/Food Service Manager or designated facility supervisor