Dietary Cook, Senior Living - Flexible Hours & Growth

Americare; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Daily Access to Wages

Complimentary Meals

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

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.

The Dietary Cook is expected to follow dietician-approved menus, maintain cleanliness, and work collaboratively with care teams to ensure residents receive

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Grade school education required.
• Experience in quantity food production preferred, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• 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.

Skills

Menu following

Food safety

Team collaboration

Service-oriented

Education

Grade school education

Job description

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.

The Dietary Cook is expected to follow dietician-approved menus, maintain cleanliness, and work collaboratively with care teams to ensure residents receive