Senior Living Cook — Nutritious, Resident-Centric Meals

Apploi; North Oaks (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a Cook to prepare and assist with meals for residents, respecting dietary restrictions and offering alternatives. The role emphasizes safe food handling, large-quantity cooking, and a compassionate approach to elders and others with limited self-care capacity.

Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional kitchens, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school education or equivalent
• One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)
• Must have a sanitation certificate
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures

Responsibilities

• A Cook prepares and assists with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while following specific dietary restrictions and provides alternatives for our residents.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food sanitation

Follow instructions

Elder care empathy

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sanitation certificate

Dietary experience (preferred)

Job description

Apploi seeks a Cook to prepare and assist with meals for residents, respecting dietary restrictions and offering alternatives. The role emphasizes safe food handling, large-quantity cooking, and a compassionate approach to elders and others with limited self-care capacity.

Ideal candidates will have experience in institutional kitchens, a sanitation certificate, and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining professionalism.