Senior Living Cook - Compassionate Meals, Impactful Work

Oaks Senior Living; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Oaks Senior Living located in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking kindhearted and experienced cooks passionate about working with senior adults. This rewarding role involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, and handling food while ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering a caring environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in cooking for large groups, a friendly disposition, and must meet health check requirements. Join us in providing an enriching dining experience!

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Friendly and caring disposition.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Satisfactory criminal history check required.
• Physical exam by a licensed physician required.
• Negative drug screen required.
• Ability to react in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cooking and serving of food according to nutritional guidelines.
• Deliver quality meals, snacks, and special diets as directed.
• Present food in an appetizing manner.
• Foster resident independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment.
• Ensure food is delivered on time.
• Prepare food for special events.
• Notify of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment.
• Wash dishes following cleaning schedule.

Skills

Cooking for large groups

Desire to work with older adults

Ability to read, write and speak English

Friendly and caring disposition

Job description

Oaks Senior Living located in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking kindhearted and experienced cooks passionate about working with senior adults. This rewarding role involves assisting with meal preparation, serving, and handling food while ensuring compliance with health regulations and fostering a caring environment.

The ideal candidate should have experience in cooking for large groups, a friendly disposition, and must meet health check requirements. Join us in providing an enriching dining experience!