Resident-Centric Kitchen Chef (Long-Term Care)

Apploi; Independence (MO); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apploi is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals in a care facility, following planned menus and standardized recipes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will refer to the supervisor or dietitian for menu changes and collaborate on ordering, storage, and timely meal service.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, dietary considerations, and the use of approved substitutes to maintain nutrition and guest satisfaction. Experience with long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsabilités

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refer to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine types and quantities of food.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner to preserve quality and serve meals on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required.
• Operates kitchen utensils and equipment; bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items.
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods; assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation such as washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits; slices meat and weighs for menu compliance.
• Prepares and serves food attractively using gravies, sauces and garnishes; tests for palatability.
• Monitors and records food temperatures prior to meal service.

Connaissances

Cooking

Food Safety

Menu planning

Dietary knowledge

Record keeping

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Apploi is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare meals in a care facility, following planned menus and standardized recipes while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You will refer to the supervisor or dietitian for menu changes and collaborate on ordering, storage, and timely meal service.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, dietary considerations, and the use of approved substitutes to maintain nutrition and guest satisfaction. Experience with long-term care is preferred.