Resident-Focused Cook — Nourish Lives, Great Benefits

Exton Post Acute; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

Employee engagement and culture comité

Company-sponsored life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Exton Post Acute is seeking a Cook to join our supportive kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow menus and recipes, and ensure high standards of safety and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, dedication to quality dining, and compassion for residents. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19-$21 and a benefits-friendly workplace driven by Passion, Respect, and Excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Prior experience in food preparation or culinary services strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meals appropriate to the age-related and dietary needs of the residents served.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail, safety, and quality standards.
• Strong teamwork skills with a commitment to supporting a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Review menus, production sheets, and prep guides to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared, ensuring accurate and efficient meal production.
• Prepare all meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner, maintaining high quality, nutritional integrity, and minimal waste.
• Utilize nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required to meet dietary needs and resident preferences.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including blenders, mixers, fryers, slicers, steamers, food processors, convection ovens, stoves, conventional ovens, steam tables, and tilt skillets.
• Follow standardized recipes and dietary guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with nutritional requirements.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely, organized, and efficient manner to support smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards to ensure a safe and clean kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary team members to ensure resident dietary needs and preferences are met with care and attention.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Fast-paced work

Education

HS diploma pref

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Fryers

Slicers

Steamers

Food processors

Convection ovens

Stoves

Conventional ovens

Steam tables

Tilt skillets

Job description

Exton Post Acute is seeking a Cook to join our supportive kitchen team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow menus and recipes, and ensure high standards of safety and sanitation in a fast-paced environment.

We value teamwork, dedication to quality dining, and compassion for residents. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of $19-$21 and a benefits-friendly workplace driven by Passion, Respect, and Excellence.