Dietary Cook for Senior Care | Flexible Scheduling

Medilodge of Midland; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Midland is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to join our team. This role focuses on preparing meals that meet dietary needs of elderly residents while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

We welcome individuals with food service experience and a commitment to compassionate care. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling at our Midland, MI facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food preparation, handling techniques, and basic nutrition.
• Skilled in quantity food production and utilize basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members and at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu, as well as employees and special events, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Prepares alternative items to meet residents’ individual needs and food preferences.
• Prepares and/or portions food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as our established policies and procedures.
• Makes only authorized changes to the planned menu and records the change according to established policy.
• Ensures that food tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature in an attractive, appetizing manner.
• Ensure that menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items.
• Performs othertasks as assigned.

Skills

Safe food handling

Resident communication

Education

GED or HS Diploma or above preferred

ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Midland is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to join our team. This role focuses on preparing meals that meet dietary needs of elderly residents while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

We welcome individuals with food service experience and a commitment to compassionate care. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling at our Midland, MI facility.