Dietary Cook

Aspire Senior Living New Florence; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living New Florence in New Florence, Missouri, is seeking a Dietary Cook to join our culinary team and support residents' nutritional well-being by preparing and serving delicious, healthy meals.

You will collaborate with the dietary team on menu planning, food preparation, and food safety, while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and ensuring timely meal service for residents with diverse dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to lift and stand for extended periods.
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
• Work closely with the dietary team to plan and cook meals, including menu planning and food preparation
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of food allergies and special diets
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and effective meal service
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain accurate records of food inventory, production, and waste

Skills

Food preparation

Physical stamina

Food handler certification

Job description

Dietary Cook

We are seeking a talented Dietary Cook to join our culinary team at Aspire Senior Living New Florence, a premier resident-focused care provider in New Florence, Missouri. As a Dietary Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the nutritional well-being of our residents by preparing and serving delicious, healthy meals. You will work closely with our dietary team to plan and cook meals that cater to diverse dietary needs, and maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards
• Work closely with the dietary team to plan and cook meals, including menu planning and food preparation
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of food allergies and special diets
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and effective meal service
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain accurate records of food inventory, production, and waste

Requirements:

• Experience in food preparation and cooking
• Ability to lift up and stand for extended periods
• Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain