Senior Living Cook: Nutritious, Creative Meals

Ellensburg Senior Living; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Ellensburg Senior Living is seeking an experienced Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a caring environment. You will plan menus, prepare meals to high standards, and collaborate with dietary staff to meet specific dietary needs.

Join a team focused on resident well-being, food safety, and quality dining experiences. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in Ellensburg, WA.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook in a similar culinary environment, preferably within a senior living or healthcare setting.
• Excellent culinary skills with ability to create high-quality meals.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations; maintain a clean, organized kitchen.
• Experience in volume-batch cooking.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• High School diploma or equivalent; culinary school is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design nutritious, well-balanced menus for senior residents considering dietary needs.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Demonstrate mastery of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Innovate new dishes to provide variety and excitement for residents.
• Coordinate with dietary staff to meet dietary restrictions (low sodium, diabetic-friendly, modified textures).
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitation; monitor temperatures and proper storage.

Skills

Culinary experience

Volume-batch cooking

Food safety

Knife skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware & bakeware

Job description

Ellensburg Senior Living is seeking an experienced Cook to deliver nutritious meals for residents in a caring environment. You will plan menus, prepare meals to high standards, and collaborate with dietary staff to meet specific dietary needs.

Join a team focused on resident well-being, food safety, and quality dining experiences. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in Ellensburg, WA.