Meal Prep Cook: Nutritious, On-Time Dining

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation; University City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in the United States is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus while ensuring food safety and quality in compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes timely meal service, adherence to dietary guidelines, and collaboration with dietary staff to adjust menus as needed. Prior experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred, with a focus on nutritious, attractive meals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes; assists with ordering and storage as designated.
• Maintains standards for food prep and quality; uses substitutes when required and follows recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment and cooks items to prepare for consumption; ensures on-time meal service.
• Prepares consistency-modified and diet foods; assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-prep tasks, including washing, peeling, cutting, weighing meats, and prepping vegetables/fruits.
• Plates food attractively with gravies/sauces; tests palatability and monitors temperatures.
• Monitors equipment temperatures; makes menu changes with supervisor approval.
• Stores food properly, uses gloves, and follows sanitation and cleaning schedules.

Skills

Food safety

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Job description

Monarch Springs Wellness & Rehabilitation in the United States is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to menus while ensuring food safety and quality in compliance with regulations.

The role emphasizes timely meal service, adherence to dietary guidelines, and collaboration with dietary staff to adjust menus as needed. Prior experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred, with a focus on nutritious, attractive meals.