Senior Community Cook: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Crescent Electric Supply Company; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nueces County is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals per established menus for senior participants, maintain a clean kitchen, and assist with meal delivery to centers and homebound clients.

The role requires experience in cooking, training in nutrition/health protection, and the ability to supervise program participants while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Must obtain required certificates within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Reading and following recipes accurately.
• Ability to read and follow simple instructions and memos.
• Ability to cook for large groups of people.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals according to established menus for congregate and home-bound participants.
• Maintain kitchen, equipment, and utensils in a safe, clean state per health regulations.
• Assist in packaging and delivering meals to centers and homebound individuals.
• Supervise program participants in food prep and cleaning tasks.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of floors and dining areas.
• Procure supplies from the Food Bank monthly.

Skills

Read and follow recipes

Follow oral and written instructions

Cook for large groups

Education

Training in cooking, nutrition, health protection

One year of cook experience

Job description

Nueces County is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious meals per established menus for senior participants, maintain a clean kitchen, and assist with meal delivery to centers and homebound clients.

The role requires experience in cooking, training in nutrition/health protection, and the ability to supervise program participants while ensuring compliance with health regulations. Must obtain required certificates within specified timelines.