Rotating Shift Part-Time Cook

Kettering-Heights-Post-Acute; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering-Heights-Post-Acute is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare nutritious meals for residents in a warm, home-like setting. You will follow menus, recipes, and portion sizes while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

The role involves rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, with opportunities to train and grow in a supportive dietary team. If you enjoy cooking for older adults and creating positive mealtime experiences, apply now.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right person.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Able to follow recipes and instructions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety.
• Compassionate and respectful toward older adults.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to the menu.
• Follow recipes, portion sizes, and special diet requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food supplies.
• Work closely with dietary staff and other departments.
• Help ensure meals are ready and served on time.
• Listen to residents’ needs and help make mealtime an enjoyable experience.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food safety

Compassion

Positive attitude

Job description

What You'll DoPrepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to the menu.Follow recipes, portion sizes, and special diet requirements.Prepare meals that are nutritious, appealing, and resident-friendly.Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.Properly store, label, and rotate food supplies.Work closely with dietary staff and other departments.Help ensure meals are ready and served on time.Listen to residents’ needs and help make mealtime an enjoyable experience. What We're Looking ForPrevious cooking experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right person!Dependable and punctual.Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.Able to follow recipes and instructions.Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen.Good communication and teamwork skills.Attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety.Compassionate and respectful toward older adults.A positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. The Perfect FitWe’re looking for someone who can turn ingredients into comfort, meals into memories, and a busy kitchen into a happy kitchen!If you enjoy cooking, working with people, and knowing that the food you prepare makes a real difference in someone’s day, come cook with us! Why You'll Love ItNo two shifts are exactly alike!Work with a fun and supportive dietary team.Build relationships with residents.Make a difference three meals a day.Put your cooking skills to work while helping create a welcoming, home-like environment.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.