Float Cook: Craft Fresh Meals with Heart for Seniors

Heritage Senior Living; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings

Employee assistance

Wellness resources

Training opportunities

Career growth

Employee recognition

Team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Heritage Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team in West Allis, WI. You will prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for our residents, following established menus and dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

As part of a caring team, you’ll work with the Executive and Sous Chefs to meet resident preferences, provide friendly service, and support special events and daily activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Food-service or culinary certification is a plus.
• Previous food preparation or cooking experience required.
• Senior living, healthcare, institutional food service, hospitality, or restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, food labels, dietary instructions, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and production standards.
• Follow proper portioning, presentation, and serving methods.
• Prepare meals according to resident preferences, special dietary needs, and applicable dietary instructions.
• Ensure food is prepared and served safely, accurately, and on time.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, appearance, and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef regarding daily production and culinary operations.
• Assist with food preparation for special events, celebrations, and resident activities.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to residents and guests.
• Interact with residents during meal service and help monitor dining satisfaction.
• Respond professionally to resident requests and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Help create meals residents can look forward to each day.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team and other departments to provide an exceptional resident experience.
• Follow Heritage Senior Living food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Comply with applicable state and local food-service and health department requirements.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized food-preparation and kitchen areas.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and infection-control procedures.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Follow appropriate food rotation and storage practices to maintain quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor inventory and communicate food and supply needs to the Executive Chef.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with monitoring dishwasher temperatures and chemical levels as needed.
• Complete or assist with required food-safety, temperature, cleaning, and other department documentation.

Skills

Food prep

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Heritage Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to join our culinary team in West Allis, WI. You will prepare and serve nutritious, appealing meals for our residents, following established menus and dietary guidelines while maintaining a clean, organized kitchen.

As part of a caring team, you’ll work with the Executive and Sous Chefs to meet resident preferences, provide friendly service, and support special events and daily activities.