Senior Living Cook - Nutritious Meals, Flexible Scheduling

Stonebridge Pocahontas; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health benefits

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Holiday pay incentives

Training and tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a cook to prepare nourishing, well-balanced meals meeting residents' dietary needs. The role supports menu cycles created by Registered Dietitians and emphasizes safety and proper temps.

The cook will follow recipes, use efficient practices, and assist dietary operations to ensure high-quality meals and resident satisfaction in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Responsibilities

• Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to the menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cooks or prepares appetizing, nutritious meals at proper temperatures and times.
• Uses food supplies efficiently to prevent waste.
• Prepares and maintains food alternatives for resident choices.
• Assist with food storage, preparation, tray assembly and cleaning.
• Operates institutional food prep equipment and follows cleaning schedules.
• Communicates with supervisor to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assists the Dietary Manager with survey prep and interactions with surveyors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Nutrition knowledge

Therapeutic diets understanding

Person-centered care

Professional standards

Job description

StoneBridge Senior Living in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a cook to prepare nourishing, well-balanced meals meeting residents' dietary needs. The role supports menu cycles created by Registered Dietitians and emphasizes safety and proper temps.

The cook will follow recipes, use efficient practices, and assist dietary operations to ensure high-quality meals and resident satisfaction in a senior living setting.