Senior Living Cook: Scratch Cooking & Therapeutic Diets

Aramark; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ in Kentucky is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for senior residents. You will follow menus, dietary guidelines, and safety standards to deliver consistent quality in a healthcare setting.

You will work scratch/batch cooking, accommodate therapeutic diets, and collaborate with Dietary Manager and staff to ensure timely service and resident satisfaction. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year as a cook in a healthcare, senior living, or related setting.
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical soft, pureed).
• Strong knowledge of safe food handling, batch cooking, and scratch cooking.
• Must obtain and maintain a Food Manager's Certification and/or SERV Safe Certification (or be willing to acquire upon hire; state-specific).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook flavorful, yet visually appealing meals following standardized recipes, nutritional guidelines, and resident dietary needs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scratch cooking, batch preparation, and therapeutic diet modifications.
• Utilize various cooking methods, including baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and sautéing.
• Adjust menus as needed to accommodate dietary modifications and resident preferences.
• Follow all state, federal, and local food safety regulations, including proper food handling, sanitation, and storage guidelines.
• Maintain clean equipment, utensils, and a sanitary workstation.
• Complete required reports, documentation, and compliance forms accurately.
• Coordinate with the Dietary Manager, dietitians, and healthcare staff to meet resident needs.
• Assist with inventory management, food ordering, and proper storage procedures.
• Build positive relationships with residents to enhance their dining experience.

Skills

Food preparation

Batch cooking

Therapeutic diets

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Steamers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark SeniorLIFE+ in Kentucky is hiring a Cook to prepare nutritious, flavorful meals for senior residents. You will follow menus, dietary guidelines, and safety standards to deliver consistent quality in a healthcare setting.

You will work scratch/batch cooking, accommodate therapeutic diets, and collaborate with Dietary Manager and staff to ensure timely service and resident satisfaction. Competitive benefits apply.