Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & On-Time Service

Recover-Care Heartland; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Annual evaluations

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Electronic documentation

Employee appreciation events

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to the menu, monitor food handling and preparation, and provide nutrition-focused service to residents. The role ensures quality food service in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The cook will follow standardized recipes, assist with ordering and storage, and maintain timely, quality meal delivery while upholding safety standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale operation preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and recipes.
• Reviews menus and census information to determine quantities.
• Prepares food following safety guidelines and state/federal codes.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and timely meal service.
• Maintains standard of quality and uses approved substitutes when needed.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Recover-Care Heartland is seeking a cook to prepare and serve meals according to the menu, monitor food handling and preparation, and provide nutrition-focused service to residents. The role ensures quality food service in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

The cook will follow standardized recipes, assist with ordering and storage, and maintain timely, quality meal delivery while upholding safety standards and company policies.