Senior Living Cook — Full-Time, Nutritious Meals & Team Focus

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer  

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is seeking a Cook to join our team in a full-time role. The position supports resident dining by preparing meals that meet dietary needs and quality standards in a welcoming senior living environment.

You will work with a collaborative team to plan and execute nutritious menus, maintain sanitation, and ensure timely service, including holiday and weekend rotations. We value compassion, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old
• 2+ years cooking experience in restaurant/healthcare
• Experience with food preparation and handling
• Knowledge of recipes, cooking methods, and food safety practices

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to established recipes, menus, and dietary requirements
• Prepare a variety of foods, including soups, sauces, baked goods, appetizers, and desserts
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
• Assist with inventory management and other daily kitchen operations
• Work with culinary and senior living team members
• Create an enjoyable dining experience for residents through quality meals

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

English literacy

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Trail Ridge Senior Living Community is seeking a Cook to join our team in a full-time role. The position supports resident dining by preparing meals that meet dietary needs and quality standards in a welcoming senior living environment.

You will work with a collaborative team to plan and execute nutritious menus, maintain sanitation, and ensure timely service, including holiday and weekend rotations. We value compassion, teamwork, and reliability.