Dietary Cook

Atrium Living Centers Inc.; Zeeland (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Living Centers Inc. is seeking a Cook to nourish residents with meals that meet dietary needs and support a warm, welcoming dining experience.

You will follow the Dietary Supervisor's directions, prepare meals according to menus, maintain a clean, safe kitchen, ensure proper food handling, and support timely meal service for residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year cooking experience for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred.
• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans.
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality.
• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control.
• Support timely meal service for residents.

Skills

Cooking experience

Recipe scaling

Communication skills

Service-oriented

Reliability

Job description

Additional Offerings

• Full Time: 1st Shift

• PT Evening Shift: Every Wednesday, Every Other Monday or Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Atrium Centers is a 100% employee-owned organization where every role contributes to resident comfort and quality of life. As a Cook, you help nourish residents through thoughtfully prepared meals that meet dietary needs while supporting a warm, welcoming dining experience.

Be a light — to residents, families, and your fellow team members.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans

• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality

• Comply with all facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control

• Support timely meal service for residents

What You Bring

• Minimum of one (1) year cooking experience for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred

• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn

• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude

• Excellent attendance and reliability

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) + 401(k) matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement to support career growth

• Cell Phone Discounts

Why Atrium Centers

“Our mission is to serve as a bright light in the lives of our residents and families by delivering compassionate, quality care in the communities they call home.”

Built on Compassion, Community, and Clinical Excellence, Atrium Centers offers a supportive environment where your skills directly enhance residents’ daily experiences.