Senior Living Cook – Create Nutritious, Delicious Menus

StoryPoint; Cottage Park (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k)

Income protection

Work-life benefits

Job summary

StoryPoint is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests, and employees according to menus and standard recipes. The role involves plating with proper portions, assisting kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes following planned menus, maintaining a clean workstation, and upholding resident rights while delivering warm, professional service within a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school.
• A minimum of three years of line cook experience and/or training.
• Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees.
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
• Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
• Ensures freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of all foods served.
• Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
• Follows proper food rotation policies.
• Consistently maintains a positive attitude which supports a team environment.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.
• Knowledgeable of the resident rights, and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Maintain safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, sanitation, and security.
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag.

Skills

Good communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent / technical school

Job description

StoryPoint is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents, guests, and employees according to menus and standard recipes. The role involves plating with proper portions, assisting kitchen staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met in a collaborative environment.

The position emphasizes following planned menus, maintaining a clean workstation, and upholding resident rights while delivering warm, professional service within a team-oriented setting.