Senior Living Cook — Craft Nutritious, Appealing Meals

Jackson Creek Senior Living; Springfield (MO); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Birthday & anniversary PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift (Up to $260)

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Descripción de la vacante

Dial in Springfield, MO is hiring a Cook to independently prepare meals and manage production for residents, supporting the Sous or Executive Chef to maintain high food quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years cooking in senior living or healthcare, knowledge of food safety, ability to stand long hours and lift up to 40 lbs, and ServeSafe certification preferred. The position offers PTO, tuition assistance, holiday pay, and benefits.

Formación

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 2+ years of cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and dietary guidelines.
• State food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Promote teamwork in providing services to residents.
• Operation of kitchen appliances (dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine, blender, food processor, meat slicer, mixer, etc.)
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents with attention to quality and presentation.
• Alter or adapt recipes to accommodate special dining needs of residents or to improve recipes.
• Ensure attractive presentation of food on the plate before serving.
• Identify food and supplies needed for the next week’s menus and report to the supervisor.
• Participate in new menu and special menu planning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area and kitchen/storage areas.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling and storage of food for infection control.
• Prepare meats for storage and portion control upon delivery.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen sanitation, as needed.
• Notify manager of food supply needs and malfunctioning equipment or appliances.
• Assist in the recording of Ready to Use food items into the TELS website. Three items should be recorded for every meal.
• Record cooler, freezer and dish machine temperatures in the TELS website.
• Report any on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Food safety

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 40 lbs

Educación

ServeSafe certification

Descripción del empleo

Dial in Springfield, MO is hiring a Cook to independently prepare meals and manage production for residents, supporting the Sous or Executive Chef to maintain high food quality and safety standards.

The role requires 2+ years cooking in senior living or healthcare, knowledge of food safety, ability to stand long hours and lift up to 40 lbs, and ServeSafe certification preferred. The position offers PTO, tuition assistance, holiday pay, and benefits.