Senior Living Cook & Nutrition Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

City Scape Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Skilled Nursing Facility Dietary Services team. You will prepare and serve meals, monitor food handling, and ensure nutritionally appropriate meals in a safe, compliant environment.

The role offers full-time hours with pay ranging from $19.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience. Join a caring team committed to senior health and quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refer to supervisor or dietitian for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe handling guidelines per company policy and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve quality and serve meals on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality; uses nutrition substitutes when required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Two years as cook in large-scale operation

One year’s work experience in long-term care

Job description

City Scape Rehabilitation and Care Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Skilled Nursing Facility Dietary Services team. You will prepare and serve meals, monitor food handling, and ensure nutritionally appropriate meals in a safe, compliant environment.

The role offers full-time hours with pay ranging from $19.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience. Join a caring team committed to senior health and quality of life.