Resident-Centered Chef: Warm, Nutritious Dining

Peaceful Pines Senior Living; Madison (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living seeks a Cook to create a warm, nourishing dining experience for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, while maintaining a clean kitchen and engaging with residents to gather feedback.

You will work with the culinary team to follow menus, support events, and foster a home-like atmosphere that emphasizes hospitality and resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or healthcare dining preferred.
• Ability to read recipes, menus, and production guidelines.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and supper per established menus and ensuring ready-to-eat options.
• Ensure meals meet dietary needs, including diabetic, low sodium, and other specialized diets.
• Bake and prepare homemade items such as cookies, bars, and bread as needed.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Coordinate meal preparation based on resident census.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and adjust offerings.
• Support special events, celebrations, and themed dining experiences.
• Follow monthly menus and snack schedules; assist with nutrition meetings.

Skills

Food preparation

Dietary knowledge

Sanitation

Team collaboration

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living seeks a Cook to create a warm, nourishing dining experience for residents across independent living, assisted living, and memory care. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring dietary needs are met, while maintaining a clean kitchen and engaging with residents to gather feedback.

You will work with the culinary team to follow menus, support events, and foster a home-like atmosphere that emphasizes hospitality and resident well-being.