Senior Living Cook — Nutritious, Resident‑Focused Meals

Goodworks Unlimited; Creekmont (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodworks Unlimited is seeking a Culinary Cook to join the Dietary department. The role focuses on planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals aligned with residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities include coordinating meal preparation, maintaining food safety and quality, and collaborating with Dietary Managers and Aides to ensure resident satisfaction. Light lifting and irregular hours are part of the job, with emphasis on resident well-being.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate; food service training preferred.
• Experience: Food preparation experience preferred; retirement industry experience preferred.
• Working conditions: Kitchen/food service environment; office and food service-related duties; light lifting; irregular hours; routine engagement with residents, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Coordinate meal preparation schedules to ensure timely delivery of meals to residents.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to maintain stock and minimize waste.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion control for residents' dietary needs.
• Ensure food is cooked, stored, and served at appropriate temperatures to prevent illness.
• Ensure meals are presented attractively and served properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas per health regulations.
• Assist with menu planning and recipe development incorporating resident feedback.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to coordinate meal service and address concerns.
• Adhere to facility policies, infection control, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Food safety

Cooking

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Food service training

Job description

Goodworks Unlimited is seeking a Culinary Cook to join the Dietary department. The role focuses on planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals aligned with residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities include coordinating meal preparation, maintaining food safety and quality, and collaborating with Dietary Managers and Aides to ensure resident satisfaction. Light lifting and irregular hours are part of the job, with emphasis on resident well-being.