Senior Living Cook — Make Great Meals & Grow Here

Railside Assisted Living Center; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

FSA

No wage cap

Advancement opportunities

PTO based on hours & years

2% raise after 90 days (based on perf)

Job summary

Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents, ensuring menus, dietary needs, and food safety standards are met. The role supports the culinary team to deliver a positive dining experience in a licensed Michigan home for the aged.

Responsibilities include adhering to dietary requirements, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with scheduling and substitutions while supporting residents with meals and meal service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and carry out directions in English.
• Experience in food preparation and professional cooking (healthcare/senior living preferred).
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain; certification cost covered by the company).
• Knowledge of dietary needs, especially in geriatric populations.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must pass state-mandated criminal background screening and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu, policies, and dietary requirements.
• Ensure meals are served on time and at proper temperatures.
• Offer substitutions when needed to meet resident preferences.
• Monitor plate returns and resident intake; communicate trends to supervisor.
• Complete required documentation (temps, food logs, etc.).
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Minimize waste and properly utilize food and supplies.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff during shift.
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining the kitchen and dining areas.
• Report equipment or facility issues promptly.

Skills

Food preparation

Healthcare cooking

ServSafe

Dietary knowledge

Time management

Communication

Job description

Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents, ensuring menus, dietary needs, and food safety standards are met. The role supports the culinary team to deliver a positive dining experience in a licensed Michigan home for the aged.

Responsibilities include adhering to dietary requirements, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with scheduling and substitutions while supporting residents with meals and meal service.