Resident Nutrition Cook – Caring, Team‑Oriented

Ciena Healthcare; Coldwater Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,847,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

State of Michigan Direct Care Worker (

DCW Premium pay $.85

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Laurels of Coldwater is seeking a Cook to prepare nourishing, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with menus, dietary needs, and sanitation standards. You will help ensure a positive dining experience by maintaining safety and collaborating with dietary staff.

Join a team that values dedication to resident well-being, quality food, and regulatory compliance, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K matching, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred or acceptable exemption required.
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and infection control practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary center staff in the absence of the Chef or Dietary Manager.
• Handle and store all food according to facility procedures, safe food handling guidelines, state and federal requirements.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook or prepare palatable, attractive and nutritionally adequate meals in quantities served at proper temperatures and within timeframes.
• Use food supplies and equipment efficiently to prevent waste.
• Inspect trays after meal service to monitor resident acceptance and report findings to the Certified Dietary Manager.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Compassionate service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Laurels of Coldwater is seeking a Cook to prepare nourishing, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with menus, dietary needs, and sanitation standards. You will help ensure a positive dining experience by maintaining safety and collaborating with dietary staff.

Join a team that values dedication to resident well-being, quality food, and regulatory compliance, with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K matching, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.