Resident-Centered Cook - Skilled Nursing Kitchen

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a dependable Cook to join the dietary team. You will prepare nutritious meals per menus, diet orders, and safety standards, contributing to resident comfort and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and team-oriented, with prior cooking or food service experience. Facility diet needs and regulatory compliance are integral to daily duties.

Qualifications

• Prior cooking or food service experience required.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility, long-term care, hospital, or healthcare food service setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and kitchen safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals per planned menus, recipes, diet orders, and policies.
• Assist with meals for residents on regular and modified diets as directed.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served in a timely, appealing, resident-centered manner.
• Follow sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and prep area.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage, and quality per procedures and regulations.
• Assist with receiving, storing, labeling, and rotating food and supplies.
• Communicate with Dietary Supervisor, Dietitian, nursing staff, and team members.
• Report needs or safety concerns to Dietary Supervisor.
• Promote a positive, resident-centered, team-oriented culture.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Overland Park Respiratory & Rehab Center in Overland Park, KS is seeking a dependable Cook to join the dietary team. You will prepare nutritious meals per menus, diet orders, and safety standards, contributing to resident comfort and satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, and team-oriented, with prior cooking or food service experience. Facility diet needs and regulatory compliance are integral to daily duties.