Cook-FT Days & Evening Shift

StoneBridge Senior Living • Jefferson City, MO

7d

About The Position

The Cook prepares appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The role follows facility food-handling procedures and standardized recipes, prepares meals according to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians, and supports food preparation, storage, tray assembly, and cleaning. The Cook uses food and equipment efficiently, accommodates resident food choices, maintains cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules, and communicates with the supervisor to support resident satisfaction. The position also assists the Dietary Manager with state inspection preparation and attends survey training as instructed.

Shifts listed are 5 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday through Friday with weekends, or 2 p.m.–10 p.m. Monday through Friday with weekends.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Working knowledge 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store food according to facility procedures and safe food-handling guidelines.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare foods corresponding to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook or prepare attractive, appetizing, and nutritionally adequate meals in appropriate quantities, at proper temperatures, and within appropriate time frames.
• Use food supplies and equipment efficiently and economically to prevent waste.
• Prepare and maintain food alternatives to accommodate resident choices and refusals.
• Assist with food storage, food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning.
• Operate institutional food-preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory directions.
• Follow proper cleaning and preventative 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