Part-Time Senior Living Cook: Craft Nutritious Meals

Cottages at Green Valley; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cottages at Green Valley in Henderson, NV is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Culinary department. You will design nutritious menus for senior residents, prepare meals from recipes, and ensure high quality and presentation.

This role requires experience in a senior living or healthcare setting, strong food-safety knowledge, and ability to work with dietary restrictions. We offer a competitive wage and benefits in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a similar culinary environment, preferably within a senior living community or healthcare setting.
• Excellent culinary skills with the ability to create and prepare high-quality meals.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Experience in volume-batch cooking.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• High School diploma or equivalent: A diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan nutritious and well-balanced menus suitable for senior residents, considering their dietary needs and preferences.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Innovate and create new dishes to provide variety and excitement for our residents.
• Collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to ensure meals meet specific dietary restrictions, including low sodium, diabetic-friendly, and modified textures as required.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper storage, handling, and preparation of food items. Monitor and record food temperatures regularly.

Skills

Cook experience

Culinary skills

Food safety

Volume cooking

Cutlery tools

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school advantage

Job description

Cottages at Green Valley in Henderson, NV is seeking a part-time Cook to join our Culinary department. You will design nutritious menus for senior residents, prepare meals from recipes, and ensure high quality and presentation.

This role requires experience in a senior living or healthcare setting, strong food-safety knowledge, and ability to work with dietary restrictions. We offer a competitive wage and benefits in a supportive team environment.