Resident-Centered Cook – ESOP Facility with Growth Perks

Atrium Centers Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Community; Ironwood (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP + 401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Atrium Centers Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Community is seeking a Cook to prepare meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining a warm dining atmosphere for residents. You will follow the Dietary Supervisor and ensure quality and safety across all meal service.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year of large-group cooking experience, strong communication skills, and a dependable, team-centered mindset.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year cooking for a large group; long-term care or institutional experience preferred.
• Ability to scale and quantify recipes to meet facility needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Service-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn.
• Positive, dependable, and team-focused attitude.
• Excellent attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to resident diet specifications and menu plans.
• Follow direction from the Dietary Supervisor to ensure consistency and quality.
• Comply with facility dietary policies, procedures, and sanitary regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and portion control.
• Support timely meal service for residents.

Skills

Large-group cooking

Recipe scaling

Communication skills

Service mindset

Dependability

Attendance reliability

Job description

Atrium Centers Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation & Assisted Living Community is seeking a Cook to prepare meals that meet dietary needs while maintaining a warm dining atmosphere for residents. You will follow the Dietary Supervisor and ensure quality and safety across all meal service.

Ideal candidates bring 1 year of large-group cooking experience, strong communication skills, and a dependable, team-centered mindset.