Senior-Care Cook for Large-Scale Nutritious Meals

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, season, and serve nutritious meals for residents. The role requires preparing a variety of foods in large quantities, adhering to dietary guidelines and safety standards, and assisting with kitchen duties to ensure smooth operation.

The candidate should be familiar with meal preparation, portion control, and waste minimization, with high attention to cleanliness and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Aware of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls.
• Estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, utilize leftovers while serving attractive, appetizing meals.
• Serve safe certification.

Responsibilities

• Handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive.
• Establish serving practices for hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
• Cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow standard recipes and maintain proper food-handling techniques.
• Supervise other dining staff in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Skills

Large-quantity cooking

Dietary awareness

Waste minimization

Food safety cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook, season, and serve nutritious meals for residents. The role requires preparing a variety of foods in large quantities, adhering to dietary guidelines and safety standards, and assisting with kitchen duties to ensure smooth operation.

The candidate should be familiar with meal preparation, portion control, and waste minimization, with high attention to cleanliness and food safety practices.