Resident-Centric Cook: Nourish Lives with Fresh Meals

Recover-Care Healthcare; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Modified Comp

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, monitor safe handling practices, and ensure nutritionally appropriate food for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations and collaboration with dietitians as needed.

The cook will support menu planning based on resident needs, assist with ordering and prep, and maintain high standards of food quality and service in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Long-term care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center offers a career advancement program for cooks and Certified Dietary Managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and recipes, and notes when menu changes are needed.
• Reviews menus, census information, production guides to determine food quantities.
• Prepares food following safe handling guidelines per policy and codes/regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and prep, and serves meals on time.
• Maintains quality standards and uses substitutes as needed, following recipes.

Skills

Long-term care facility experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals, monitor safe handling practices, and ensure nutritionally appropriate food for residents. The role emphasizes adherence to Federal, State, and local regulations and collaboration with dietitians as needed.

The cook will support menu planning based on resident needs, assist with ordering and prep, and maintain high standards of food quality and service in a long-term care setting.