Senior Living Cook - Create fresh plated meals daily

Jackson Creek Senior Living; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition Assistance

Double pay on holidays

PTO accrual on DAY 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift (Up to $260 sav

Loyalty Incentive

Employee Recognition Program

Discounts through Verizon and AT&T

Pay Advance Program

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision

Basic Term Life/AD&D

401K

Job summary

Dial is looking for a Cook in Bettendorf, IA to independently prepare meals and support the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high food quality and safety standards. The role involves cooking for residents, adapting recipes for dietary needs, and ensuring attractive plate presentation.

Responsibilities include planning menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, proper storage, and accurate temperature records.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• ServeSafe or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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. Ensure proper storage of all delivered foods and ingredients.
• 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.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Dietary guidelines

Teamwork

Kitchen appliances operation

Food handling

Job description

Dial is looking for a Cook in Bettendorf, IA to independently prepare meals and support the Sous or Executive Chef in maintaining high food quality and safety standards. The role involves cooking for residents, adapting recipes for dietary needs, and ensuring attractive plate presentation.

Responsibilities include planning menus, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, proper storage, and accurate temperature records.