Senior Living Cook - Nutritious Meals & Benefits

Northgate Park; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Holiday Pay

Daily pay

401K with employer match

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Referral bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Northgate Park in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a full-time cook to prepare nutritious meals in a senior living setting. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director and will ensure meals meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience in a senior living environment, with strong teamwork and a commitment to resident well-being. Benefits include PTO, daily pay, 401(k) with match, disability coverage, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and an

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Minimum two years cooking experience preferably within the healthcare or hospitality field.
• Serv-Safe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items using high quality ingredients and appropriate garnishes.
• Use recipes and correct portion sizes to provide a consistent product while controlling costs.
• Record and monitor food temperatures during storage, preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Label, date, and properly store all foods.
• Monitor and record temperatures of all kitchen refrigerators and freezers daily.
• Control overproduction and waste of all food items.
• Comply with all state and local rules and regulations for a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen.
• Responsible for washing and sanitizing food service equipment.
• Responsible for general cleaning of cook’s area, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Follow established safety procedures while operating kitchen equipment.
• Responsible for storage of items received from vendors.
• Check inventory of needed supplies daily to ensure proper stock levels for the preparation of menu items.
• Mop and clean kitchen as needed.
• Removes garbage to dumpster as needed.
• Reports equipment and safety issues to the Food Service Director.
• Work as a team member to maintain a pleasant, effective work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serv-Safe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Northgate Park in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a full-time cook to prepare nutritious meals in a senior living setting. The Cook reports to the Dining Services Director and will ensure meals meet quality and safety standards.

The role requires at least 1 year of cooking experience in a senior living environment, with strong teamwork and a commitment to resident well-being. Benefits include PTO, daily pay, 401(k) with match, disability coverage, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and an