Food Service Cook - St Anthony's Gardens Assisted Living

CommCare Corporation; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CommCare Corporation is seeking a skilled Food Service Cook for St. Anthony's Gardens in Covington, LA to prepare meals per menus and recipes, while ensuring quality, safety and resident satisfaction. This on-site role supports a caring team in a senior living setting.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of line cook experience, can communicate in English with residents and staff, and holds a high school diploma or equivalent. Background checks and health screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of line prep or breakfast cook experience in a food service setting.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• Effective communication in English with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Assist with meal delivery preparation and loading as needed.
• Portion and arrange food for service to waitstaff.
• Ensure compliance with Louisiana sanitation standards.
• Contribute to safety drills and emergency procedures.
• Interact with residents and coworkers with patience and kindness.

Skills

Line cook experience

Senior care experience

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 601 Holy Trinity Drive,Covington, LA, 70471,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 / Hour

Description

At CommCare Corporation, we’re not just another healthcare provider. We’re an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values to join us.

We’re seeking the right candidate for the position of Food Service Cook atSt. Anthony's Gardens. In this vital role, you’ll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support.

What You Bring to the Table:

Essential Qualifications:

• Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality with minimum waste.
• Reviews food menus and work orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared and to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparation.
• Preps, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• Assists driver with preparation of meals and loading and unloading of items for delivery.
• Portions and arrange food and distribute to waitstaff to be served.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Labels and dates all food items in accordance with food storage chart.
• Receives, checks-in, dates and stocks deliveries in appropriate areas.
• Ensure food products are cooked and served in compliance with State of Louisiana Department of Health sanitation standards.
• Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• Interacts with residents/clients and co-workers with patience, understanding and kindness in accordance with the CommCare Corporation mission and core values.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• One year of experience as a line cook, prep cook or breakfast cook in a food service setting and experience working with seniors is preferred but not required.
• 18 years of age or over.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Summary

What We Bring to the Table:

At CommCare, we don’t just care for our residents – we care for our team. That’s why we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic learning environment that attracts, nurtures, and empowers dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional care.

*All Offers of employment are subject to completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid program. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations are also required*