Cook-FT Evening Shift

Stonebridge Florissant • Florissant, MO

2d

About The Position

Prepare appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The Cook follows menus developed by Registered Dietitians, standardized recipes, safe food-handling procedures, and facility protocols. The role also supports food storage, preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, and resident satisfaction in a senior living care environment.

The position is scheduled on weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. StoneBridge describes its communities as welcoming, family-oriented workplaces where employees support one another and develop skills related to senior care careers.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting is preferred.
• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a cook in an institutional food service setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes.
• Prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook or prepare appetizing, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in appropriate quantities, temperatures, and time frames.
• Use food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste.
• Prepare and maintain food alternatives to accommodate residents’ choices and refusals.
• Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operate institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction.
• Follow proper cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Communicate with the supervisor throughout the shift to maximize resident satisfaction.
• Assist the Dietary Manager with state inspection preparation, attend survey training, and interact with surveyors as instructed.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and an employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Flexible scheduling
• Holiday pay incentives
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Employee recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed