Senior Living Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals

Cameron Nursing Center; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cameron Nursing Center in Independence, MO is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes. You will help ensure safe food handling, accurate portioning, and timely meal service for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, assisting with ordering, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following state and federal regulations to deliver nourishing, quality meals in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and state and federal codes and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; ensures timely meal service.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; follows standardized recipes.
• Operates kitchen equipment and prepares food items (blending, mixing, slicing, steaming, roasting).
• Prepares diet-modified items and special function meals as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas; follows cleaning schedule and food safety practices.

Skills

Cook in large-scale operation

Long-term care experience

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

The Cameron Nursing Center in Independence, MO is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare and serve meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes. You will help ensure safe food handling, accurate portioning, and timely meal service for residents.

Responsibilities include reviewing menus, assisting with ordering, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following state and federal regulations to deliver nourishing, quality meals in a long-term care setting.