Dietary Cook

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

Job summary

Aspire Senior Living Platte City is seeking a dedicated Dietary Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare meals according to established menus and dietary guidelines, serve residents, maintain accurate records, and ensure meals meet safety and quality standards for our senior living community.

This full-time position requires teamwork, strong organization, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Previous dietary cook experience in healthcare or long-term care is 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).

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 knowledge

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Job description

Aspire Senior Living Platte City -

Dietary Cook - Aspire Senior Living Pleasant Hill

Full-Time Day

Full-Time Evening
$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.

Dietary Cook 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

Dietary Cook 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)

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.