Senior Care Cook: Nutritious, On-Time Meals

OPCO Skilled Management; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

PTO

401K

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Cook for a Los Alamos, NM facility to prepare and serve meals per menu, monitor handling methods, and ensure nutritionally appropriate food while complying with regulations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient service in a long-term care setting.

The position is full-time with benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, PTO and a 401K. Prior experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred, along with a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• One year's work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; prepares food in a timely manner to preserve quality.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of service; follows standardized recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment and prepares items by baking, roasting, steaming, etc.
• Completes pre-preparation and portioning for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Tests and observes food for palatability; ensures meals are served on time.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalency

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Cook for a Los Alamos, NM facility to prepare and serve meals per menu, monitor handling methods, and ensure nutritionally appropriate food while complying with regulations. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficient service in a long-term care setting.

The position is full-time with benefits, including Healthcare, Dental, Vision, PTO and a 401K. Prior experience in large-scale cooking and long-term care is preferred, along with a high school diploma