Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Impactful Team Role

Quest Healthcare Development; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Advancement opportunities

Supportive leadership

Serving seniors

Job summary

Quest Healthcare Development seeks a dependable Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team in a resident-centered community. You will prepare meals according to planned menus and therapeutic diets, assist with meal service, and keep a clean, sanitary kitchen to support resident well-being.

The ideal candidate has 8th-grade education, healthcare or long-term care cooking experience, strong teamwork and English communication skills, and the ability to cook in large quantities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8th-grade education is required.
• Experience cooking in healthcare, long-term care, or institutional food service preferred.
• Ability to prepare meals in large quantities.
• Food Safety Handler Certification or ability to obtain after hire.
• Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe handling.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and therapeutic diet orders.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and served in accordance with dietary guidelines and food safety standards.
• Review menus and special diet changes prior to meal preparation.
• Inspect meal trays to ensure residents receive the correct diet.
• Prepare attractive, nutritious meals and approved meal substitutions when necessary.
• Assist with meal service, special events, and holiday meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, workstations, cookware, and food preparation areas.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage, labeling, and inventory.
• Assist with receiving, rotating, and storing food and supplies.
• Work collaboratively with the Dietary Manager, Dietitian, and interdisciplinary team to meet resident nutritional needs.
• Follow all federal, state, local, and facility food service regulations and infection control procedures.

Skills

Healthcare cooking

Long-term care

Large quantity cooking

Food safety

English proficiency

Teamwork

Communication

Education

8th-grade education

Job description

Quest Healthcare Development seeks a dependable Cook to join our Food & Nutrition Services team in a resident-centered community. You will prepare meals according to planned menus and therapeutic diets, assist with meal service, and keep a clean, sanitary kitchen to support resident well-being.

The ideal candidate has 8th-grade education, healthcare or long-term care cooking experience, strong teamwork and English communication skills, and the ability to cook in large quantities.