SENIOR LIVING COOK 11-7:30

Oxford Colorado; Idledale (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful work environment

Competitive Wages and Benefit Package

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay

401(k)

Job summary

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following infection control procedures and menu guidelines while maintaining a safe, organized kitchen.

Join a caring team with growth opportunities, flexible shifts, and competitive wages; many residents benefit from non-processed foods and collaborative support from leadership. This role may include early morning or evening hours.

Qualifications

• Cook/Dietary experience in health care settings preferred but not required.
• Experience cooking large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment with infection control.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized; maintain safe food temperatures.
• Dishes cleaned and stored after meals.
• Follow provided menus; consider residents’ needs and preferences.
• Assist in Health Department inspections when they occur on your shift.
• Prepare nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods as possible.
• Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead.
• May take extra shifts or help with special occasions.
• This may include early morning or evening hours.

Skills

Cook/Dietary experience

Large quantity cooking

Food Handler cert

Nutrition preparation

Job description

Now Hiring: Cook

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, we provide an inviting and supportive environment where residents can thrive in comfort and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Whether you or your loved one is seeking assisted living or short-term stays we offer personalized care and services tailored to meet each individual’s needs.

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment
• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity
• Come join employees who have become family!
• Supportive Management team

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment
• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Pay
• 401(k)

Now Hiring: Cook

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe culinary environment in the facility using strict infection control procedures.
• Kitchen and equipment will be clean and organized at all times. Safe food temperatures willbe maintained at all times according to regulations.
• Dishes will be cleaned and properly stored after every meal.
• Follow the provided food menu for nutritionally sound meals, with the needs andpreferences of the residents kept in mind.
• Contact the Lead or Resident Services Manager to assist in Health Department inspections ifthey occur on your shift.
• Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods aspossible.
• Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead immediately.
• May be asked to take extra shifts or help with special occasions.
• This may include earlymorning or evening hours.

Qualifications:

• Cook/Dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care home or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Woodlake Estates Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Oxford Health Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.