Evening Cook - Nutritious Senior Meals, Flexible Schedule

StoneBridge Senior Living; Chillicothe (MO); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday pay incentives

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living in Chillicothe, MO is seeking a Cook for full-time evening shifts to prepare appetizing, nourishing meals that meet residents' dietary needs. You will work with a dedicated dietary team to follow menu cycles developed by registered dietitians, ensure safe food handling, and serve meals that are attractive and well balanced.

Candidates with a high school diploma and at least one year of institutional cooking experience, plus strong interpersonal skills, are encouraged to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge of professional standards of practice in job situations.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.
• Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares appetizing, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities that are served at the proper temperatures and within the appropriate time frames.
• Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains a supply of food alternatives to accommodate resident choices and refusals of food served.
• Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Communicates with supervisor throughout shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Dietary Manager with stat inspection preparation. Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Person-centered care

Education

High School diploma

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living in Chillicothe, MO is seeking a Cook for full-time evening shifts to prepare appetizing, nourishing meals that meet residents' dietary needs. You will work with a dedicated dietary team to follow menu cycles developed by registered dietitians, ensure safe food handling, and serve meals that are attractive and well balanced.

Candidates with a high school diploma and at least one year of institutional cooking experience, plus strong interpersonal skills, are encouraged to