Resident Meals Cook — Health‑Focused Kitchen Lead

Casa Arena Healthcare; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Casa Arena Healthcare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, following menu plans, safety standards and state regulations. You will monitor food handling, meal service and equipment cleaning to ensure nourishing, high-quality meals.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a culture that values trust, compassion and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers 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 to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe 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; follows standardized recipes.

Job description

Casa Arena Healthcare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, following menu plans, safety standards and state regulations. You will monitor food handling, meal service and equipment cleaning to ensure nourishing, high-quality meals.

This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a culture that values trust, compassion and clear communication.