Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Caring, Team‑Driven

CommCare Corporation; Bradie (MS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

CommCare Corporation is seeking a Food Service Cook at Chadwick Community Care Center in Jackson, MS. You will prepare meals for residents following planned menus and standardized recipes, while maintaining sanitary standards and minimizing waste.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of line cook or prep cook experience and can communicate effectively in English with residents and staff. A high school diploma is preferred, and the role offers full-time hours with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• One year of line/prep/breakfast cook experience in a food service setting, preferably with seniors.
• Must communicate effectively in English with residents and coworkers.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality and minimize waste.
• Review menus and work orders to determine quantities and therapeutic diet requirements.
• Assist driver with meal preparation and loading/unloading for delivery.
• Portion and arrange food for service to waitstaff.
• Label and date all food items per storage chart.
• Receive, check-in and stock deliveries.
• Ensure all food is cooked and served according to state sanitation standards.
• Support staff during emergencies and drills as outlined in procedures.
• Interact with residents and coworkers with patience and kindness.

Skills

Line cook experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Location 1900 Chadwick Drive,Jackson, MS, 39204,United States
• Base Pay $13.40 - $14.75 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

At CommCare Corporation, we’re not just another healthcare provider. We’re an established, forward-thinking leader in retirement living, skilled nursing, and hospice care across Louisiana and Mississippi. Our team is driven by creativity, expertise, and a passion for caregiving, and we’re looking for someone who shares these values to join us.

We’re seeking the right candidate for the position of Food Service Cook at Chadwick Community Care Center. In this vital role, you’ll ensure that our residents receive the highest level of care while collaborating with a dedicated team, providing exceptional clinical leadership and support.

What You Bring to the Table:

Essential Qualifications:

• · Prepares meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes in a sanitary manner to ensure quality with minimum waste.
• · Reviews food menus and work orders to determine the type and quantities of food to be prepared and to identify all foods required for therapeutic diets before preparation.
• · Preps, measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes.
• · Assists driver with preparation of meals and loading and unloading of items for delivery.
• · Portions and arrange food and distribute to waitstaff to be served.
• · Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• · Labels and dates all food items in accordance with food storage chart.
• · Receives, checks-in, dates and stocks deliveries in appropriate areas.
• · Ensure food products are cooked and served in compliance with State of Louisiana Department of Health sanitation standards.
• · Performs the necessary duties for emergency drills and situations such as fire, fire alarms, hurricanes, and other possible emergencies as outlined in the Disaster Response Playbook.
• · Interacts with residents/clients and co-workers with patience, understanding and kindness in accordance with the CommCare Corporation mission and core values.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• · One year of experience as a line cook, prep cook or breakfast cook in a food service setting and experience working with seniors is preferred but not required.
• · 18 years of age or over.
• · Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and coworkers whose primary language is English.
• · High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Summary

What We Bring to the Table:

At CommCare, we don’t just care for our residents – we care for our team. That’s why we offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic learning environment that attracts, nurtures, and empowers dedicated caregivers to provide exceptional care.

Ready to make an impact? Take the next step in your career by applying below or visiting CommCare.com/Careers to learn more about how you can join a team that values your passion, dedication and growth.

*All Offers of employment are subject to completion of a satisfactory background check, reference check, and eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid program. Pre-employment and annual Tuberculosis screening examinations are also required*