Lead Cook

Veritas Management Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Waterfront, operated by Veritas Management Group, is seeking a dedicated Cook to join the dietary team in a skilled nursing environment. You will prepare nutritious meals while ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are met with attention to food safety and sanitation.

You will work to maintain food quality, collaborate with the dietary team, and support timely meal service in a fast-paced facility setting. Prior healthcare cooking experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations; ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner following recipes and production sheets.
• Adhere to therapeutic diets and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, DOH, and sanitation standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and equipment/work areas.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely meal service.

Skills

Cook experience

Dietary instruction reading

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary: The Center at Waterfront is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our dietary team. You will be responsible for preparing delicious, nutritious, and safe meals for our residents, ensuring all dietary restrictions and preferences are met in a skilled nursing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, following recipes and production sheets.
• Adhere strictly to therapeutic diets (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, pureed) and texture-modified diets.
• Ensure all food preparation and storage complies with HACCP, DOH, and facility sanitation standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to ensure timely and efficient meal service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare, long-term care, or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Ability to read and follow recipes and dietary instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.