Home-Style Senior Living Dietary Cook

Americare Senior Living; Kennett (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Daily Pay Access

Comprehensive Benefits

Free Meals

Job summary

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for our residents, supporting health, comfort, and enjoyment.

In this role you’ll follow dietician-approved menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, practice proper food safety, and work with dietary and care teams to deliver consistent quality.

Join Americare and contribute to a warm, family-like dining experience with opportunities to grow your skills and be part of a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience in quantity food production preferred, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

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.
• 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

Menu following

Food safety

Team collaboration

Dependable

Job description

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to prepare nutritious, home-style meals for our residents, supporting health, comfort, and enjoyment.

In this role you’ll follow dietician-approved menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, practice proper food safety, and work with dietary and care teams to deliver consistent quality.

Join Americare and contribute to a warm, family-like dining experience with opportunities to grow your skills and be part of a compassionate team.