Senior Living Cook: Nutritious Meals, Safe Kitchen

Milton Senior Living LLC; Milton Junction (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Senior Living LLC in Milton, WI, is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook meals per posted menus, ensure food safety, and support kitchen operations for residents. You will work closely with the Dietary Manager to deliver nutritious, appealing meals and uphold sanitary standards in a fast-paced senior living kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior cooking or food service experience, and a preference for experience in senior living or healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous cooking or food service experience required.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or institutional dining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to posted menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, visually appealing, and served at proper temperatures.
• Prepare special diets as directed, including therapeutic and modified diets.
• Assist with meal service and plating.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, prep, and cooking areas.
• Coordinate meal preparation with prep cooks and kitchen staff.
• Assist with inventory control, stocking, and rotating supplies.
• Respond professionally to food-related concerns and communicate feedback to leadership.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food safety certification

CBRF training

Job description

Milton Senior Living LLC in Milton, WI, is hiring a Cook to prepare and cook meals per posted menus, ensure food safety, and support kitchen operations for residents. You will work closely with the Dietary Manager to deliver nutritious, appealing meals and uphold sanitary standards in a fast-paced senior living kitchen.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior cooking or food service experience, and a preference for experience in senior living or healthcare settings.