Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Meals & Resident Care

New Perspective; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match!

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Company-Paid Long-Term Disability

Health Reimbursement Account/Health S

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance - up to $5,000Per

Real-time Access to Earned Wages

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

New Perspective Senior Living is seeking a part-time cook to join our care team, preparing meals that meet the nutritional needs of residents we serve daily. This role emphasizes healthful cooking, portion control, and collaboration with caregivers to support overall well-being.

You will follow corporate recipes and safety standards, ensuring timely meal service and adherence to dietary restrictions while maintaining a welcoming dining experience for residents and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• High School diploma / GED as required by state regulations.
• Cook: One year cooking experience in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
• Chef: Two years cooking experience or culinary training/certification in commercial food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Follow established corporate recipes or those identified by the Culinary Services Director.
• Follow all ServSafe, governmental and corporate regulations for food safety and handling.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adjusts food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature.
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and work areas.
• Weigh, measure, mix and prep ingredients according to recipes.
• Steam, grill, boil, bake or fry ingredients.
• Check food and ingredients for freshness.
• Arrange and garnish dishes.
• Work well under pressure and within the time limit.
• Wow our residents and guests with amazing dishes.
• Provide resident feedback and make meal recommendations to Supervisor
• Promote teamwork, laughter, and happiness every day

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary training/certification

Job description

New Perspective Senior Living is seeking a part-time cook to join our care team, preparing meals that meet the nutritional needs of residents we serve daily. This role emphasizes healthful cooking, portion control, and collaboration with caregivers to support overall well-being.

You will follow corporate recipes and safety standards, ensuring timely meal service and adherence to dietary restrictions while maintaining a welcoming dining experience for residents and visitors alike.