Resident-Centric Cook: Nutritious Meals & Warm Dining

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Spearfish; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Spearfish is seeking a Cook to create nutritious, appealing meals for residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while engaging with residents to enhance dining experiences.

This role emphasizes quality, safety, and hospitality, with flexible weekend shifts, strong teamwork, and attention to dietary needs.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic cooking skills, food preparation, and serving procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, menus, and production guidelines.
• Experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare dining preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in accordance with menu plans.
• Prepare breakfast (including à la carte options), lunch, and supper per established menus and ensuring ready-to-eat menu options are available.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Peaceful Pines Senior Living - Spearfish is seeking a Cook to create nutritious, appealing meals for residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while engaging with residents to enhance dining experiences.

This role emphasizes quality, safety, and hospitality, with flexible weekend shifts, strong teamwork, and attention to dietary needs.