Full-Time Kitchen Cook - Senior Living Meals

Mile-Bluff-Medical-Center-; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests, following menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines, while maintaining safety and sanitation.

This full-time role supports daily food service operations, handles large quantities, assists with meal service, and ensures compliance with nutrition standards and infection prevention practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of related food service, cooking, or kitchen experience required.
• ServSafe certification required or must be obtained within two months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and other assigned meal items according to established menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs.
• Assist with preparing the dining room and meal service areas for scheduled meals.
• Serve meals, beverages, and meal trays to residents while ensuring appropriate portions and dietary requirements are followed.
• Portion and package food according to nursing home guidelines and elder nutrition program requirements.
• Receive food and supply deliveries and properly store products in the appropriate locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, food preparation, and dining areas throughout the shift.
• Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, and other food service equipment.
• Complete routine kitchen sanitation tasks, including cleaning appliances and preparation surfaces, emptying garbage, and checking or recalibrating thermometers as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices at all times.
• Assist with additional dietary or food service responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests, following menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines, while maintaining safety and sanitation.

This full-time role supports daily food service operations, handles large quantities, assists with meal service, and ensures compliance with nutrition standards and infection prevention practices.