Home-Style Dietary Cook for Seniors

Americare Senior Living; Ashland (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily access to wages

Complimentary meals

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Americare Senior Living in Ashland, MO is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals that support the health, comfort, and enjoyment of our residents. You’ll play a key part in creating a positive dining experience while maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety.

This part-time position offers flexible scheduling (Day - Evening with alternate weekends, 2pm-6pm), competitive pay, and opportunities to contribute to a caring community that

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Grade school education required.
• Previous experience in quantity food production preferred, especially in healthcare or senior living settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
• Follow dietician-approved menus while accommodating individual resident dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces.
• Store, label, and organize food safely in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals; safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
• Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Dietary cooking

Food safety

Team collaboration

Menu following

Education

Grade school education

Job description

Americare Senior Living in Ashland, MO is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals that support the health, comfort, and enjoyment of our residents. You’ll play a key part in creating a positive dining experience while maintaining high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety.

This part-time position offers flexible scheduling (Day - Evening with alternate weekends, 2pm-6pm), competitive pay, and opportunities to contribute to a caring community that