Dietary Cook

Americare Senior Living; St. Clair (MO); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 22 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Daily pay access

Resumo da oferta

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook for the St. Clair Place community in Missouri. The role supports healthy, home-style meals, safety, and warm hospitality for residents and staff.

The position is part-time, evening shift, with hourly pay of $15.00–$15.25, and non-remote work. Prior healthcare or senior living kitchen experience is preferred, and applicants must be at least 18.

Qualificações

• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and food storage areas.
• Store, label, and organize food safely per guidelines.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.

Conhecimentos

Follow menus

Food safety

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Education: None * Employment Status: Part-Time Experience: 1 Is Remote Position: No Pay Maximum: 15.25 Pay Minimum: 15 Pay Rate: Hourly Shift: Evening Shift

Community: St. Clair Place by Americare Senior Living

Community Type: Assisted Living

Shifts Available: 2nd shift

Pay: $15.00 to $15.25

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Americare is more than just a workplace-it's a Senior Living Organization that offers a supportive and uplifting work environment that makes a difference in seniors' lives daily. We're certified as a Great Place to Work and named a top provider by U.S.News & World Report.

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals that support the health, comfort, and enjoyment of our residents. In this role, you’ll play a key part in creating a positive dining experience while maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety.

Summary

The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals in accordance with dietician-approved menus, resident dietary needs, and applicable health and safety regulations. This role supports a welcoming, home-like dining environment while upholding Americare’s standards and values.

This role may also be known as:

Dietary Cook, Cook, Food Service Cook, or Kitchen Cook.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces
• Store, label, and organize food safely in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals
• Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience in quantity food production preferred, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams
• Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach

Physical Demands

• Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
• Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend
• Safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment

Safety Requirements

• Use carts when transporting food and supplies
• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces
• Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
• Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
• Participate in company drug testing procedures

Join Americare Senior Living and make a meaningful difference by providing nutritious meals and warm hospitality to those we serve every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Who We Are

• Trusted senior living provider with 40+ years of experience
• Known for Hometown Hospitality and small, family-like communities
• Recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces in Aging Services

Why Join Americare

• Make a daily impact in resident care and quality of life
• Work in a supportive, team-focused environment
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and coworkers
• Join a culture focused on respect, compassion, and connection
• Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
• Competitive pay + annual increases
• Daily pay access (get paid when you need it)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.