Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals & Resident Care

Ciena Healthcare; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with matching funds

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare in Westland, MI seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents following menus, dietary restrictions and safety standards. You will supervise staff in their absence, handle food safely, and collaborate with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining clean workspaces, and ensuring meals meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Requires ServSafe or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows standardized recipes.
• Understands sanitation and infection control practices.
• Proficient in basic computer tasks and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Supervises culinary center staff in the absence of chef or dietary manager.
• Handles and stores food per procedures and safety guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes and prepares meals per Registered Dietitians' cycles.
• prepares meals that meet temperature and timing requirements.
• Prepares supply of food alternates for resident choices and refusals.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of workspaces and equipment.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Reading recipes

Sanitation practices

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year institutional cook experience

Job description

Ciena Healthcare in Westland, MI seeks a Cook to prepare high-quality meals for residents following menus, dietary restrictions and safety standards. You will supervise staff in their absence, handle food safely, and collaborate with dietary staff to support resident health and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes following standardized recipes, maintaining clean workspaces, and ensuring meals meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Requires ServSafe or ability to obtain within 90 days.