Evening Cook — Nutritious Senior Dining

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points

Skechers discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Owensboro, KY seeks a Cook for evening shifts to prepare nutritious meals meeting safety standards. You will follow menus, manage dietary needs, and ensure meals are served hot and on time, supporting residents with a warm dining experience.

Collaborate with the Dining Services Director and kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness, proper documentation, and ongoing training for team members while upholding Cedarhurst's commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one (1) year experience as a cook is preferred.
• Applicable state/county licensure required.
• Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain, is required.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality.
• Prepare all special dietary needs as directed by the Dining Services Director and/or menus assigned.
• Determine food and supplies needed and coordinate meal production with serving hours.
• Assist with proper documentation of temperature logs, taste panel forms, and cleaning schedules.
• Assist with orientation and training of new kitchen staff.
• Handle food in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
• Attend all in-services as required.
• Maintain safety standards for infection control.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Manager Certification

State/county licensure

CPR or BLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

HR-related systems

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Owensboro, KY seeks a Cook for evening shifts to prepare nutritious meals meeting safety standards. You will follow menus, manage dietary needs, and ensure meals are served hot and on time, supporting residents with a warm dining experience.

Collaborate with the Dining Services Director and kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness, proper documentation, and ongoing training for team members while upholding Cedarhurst's commitment to quality care and resident satisfaction.