Senior Living Cook | Therapeutic Diets & Leadership

Ozaukee County; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick time

Wisconsin WRS pension program

Job summary

Lasata Care Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary Services team. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents and ensure food safety and dietary needs are met.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or senior living kitchen, ability to handle large quantities, and strong organizational and communication skills. The job includes every other weekend and holiday rotations with shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• At least 1 year of experience as a cook or cook assistant in a healthcare, high-volume institutional, or senior living setting.
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, dietary procedures, food values, and nutrition.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, starches, soups, salads, breakfast items, desserts, and other menu items.
• Prepare regular, mechanically altered, and therapeutic diets according to menus, recipes, nutritional plans, diet orders, and resident preferences.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Ensure meals are prepared in correct portions and maintained at appropriate temperatures.
• Help oversee food service line and resident meal tray setup.
• Serve meals in an attractive and appetizing manner while providing excellent customer service to residents.
• Ensure meals and beverages are served accurately according to diet orders and resident preferences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and food service environment.
• Assist with food storage, labeling, dating, inventory, deliveries, and departmental records.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Help train and orient new Culinary Service employees as directed.
• Supervise Culinary Service Assistants during assigned work hours.
• Assist with special events and other culinary service needs.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Head Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lasata Care Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary Services team. You will prepare delicious, nutritious meals for residents and ensure food safety and dietary needs are met.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in a healthcare or senior living kitchen, ability to handle large quantities, and strong organizational and communication skills. The job includes every other weekend and holiday rotations with shift from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM.