Healthcare Kitchen Cook - Safe, Timely Meals

Laurelwood Assisted Living; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurelwood Assisted Living in Dayton, OH is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests according to menus and recipes. You will work with the dining team to ensure meals are served on time and maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, and prior food service experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities to participate in ongoing training and quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Breadth of knowledge in food preparation and serving for residents.
• Experience in healthcare food service preferred.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent sanitation training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain all meal times by ensuring timely preparation of items.
• Monitor temperatures and sanitation as part of daily kitchen duties.
• Assist Dining Director with kitchen operations and related tasks.
• Create a clean, safe dining environment and follow infection control standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Healthcare environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Job description

Laurelwood Assisted Living in Dayton, OH is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and guests according to menus and recipes. You will work with the dining team to ensure meals are served on time and maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, and prior food service experience in a healthcare environment is preferred. ServSafe certification is a plus, with opportunities to participate in ongoing training and quality improvement programs.