Cook Chef Memory Care

Iris Senior Living•Rowlett, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Iris Memory Care of Rowlett is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Cook to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals to residents in a memory care assisted living community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a strong understanding of food safety, and the ability to cater to the specific dietary needs and preferences of residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. This is a full-time position with weekend availability required.

Requirements

One to two years of similar food service experience preferred.
Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
ServSafe certification, or ability to complete an approved course.
Ability to prepare and serve a wide variety of foods skillfully.
Reliable attendance and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 35 lbs regularly, with frequent pushing, pulling, bending, walking, reaching, and stooping.
Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with older adults’ food needs preferred.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent preferred.
Priority given to candidates with memory care experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve meals to residents within scheduled times, with attention to quality, presentation, and efficient service.
Maintain food quality, proper quantities, and sanitation throughout the kitchen.
Keep the kitchen and food storage areas clean, organized, and safe.
Know residents’ food needs and preferences, coordinating with care staff as needed.
Follow established menus and adjust recipes with guidance from the consultant dietician to meet residents’ nutritional needs.
Inspect food for quality, temperature, and appearance before serving; offer substitutions as needed.
Maintain coolers, meal service records, and required documentation.
Follow all local, state, and corporate health, sanitation, and infection control requirements.
Report food service concerns or kitchen inspection issues, with a plan for correction.
Help train team members on daily kitchen sanitation practices.