Dietary Cook

Aspire Senior Living Platte City; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Advanced pay

401(k)

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Career advancement

Employee perks

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living Platte City invites a dedicated Dietary Cook to join our kitchen team on weekends with a full-time schedule. You will prepare meals that meet dietary guidelines for our residents while maintaining high sanitation standards.

This role offers weekend full-time hours at $15 per hour, with opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Adhere to residents' dietary restrictions, preferences, and special requests.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Assist in planning menus and food preparation schedules.
• Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs to the supervisor.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely and accurate meal service.
• Maintain records of food preparation, temperatures, and waste as required.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Resident-focused

Education

Food Safety Certification (ServSafe)

Job description

Dietary Cook - Aspire Senior Living Platte City

Full-Time Weekends
$15hr

Aspire Senior Living Platte City is dedicated to providing exceptional care for our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on creating nutritious and delicious meals tailored to meet the unique needs of our residents. As a Dietary Cook, you will play a vital role in our culinary team, preparing high-quality meals that meet the dietary and nutritional requirements of our residents for our Full-Time Weekends role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines
• Adhere to residents' dietary restrictions, preferences, and special requests
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with sanitation and safety regulations
• Assist in planning menus and food preparation schedules
• Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs to the supervisor
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely and accurate meal service
• Maintain records of food preparation, temperatures, and waste as required

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Dietary Cook in a healthcare or long-term care setting preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation practices, and dietary requirements
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to resident satisfaction
• Certification in Food Safety or ServSafe preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits

• Competitive Wage Rates
• Advanced Pay (hourly employees)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision, Life Insurance + more
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks

If you are a motivated and skilled Dietary Cook looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional care and service to our residents at Aspire Senior Living Platte City.