Cook

StoneBridge Senior Living • Pocahontas, AR

13d

About The Position

Prepare appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The Cook prepares food according to standardized recipes and menus developed by Registered Dietitians, while following safe food handling procedures and facility practices. The role also supports food storage, preparation, tray assembly, cleaning, equipment care, and resident satisfaction.

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 and prepare foods that correspond to menu cycles developed by Registered Dietitians.
• Cook or prepare appetizing, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in appropriate quantities, served 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 direction.
• 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 options
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and employee assistance program coverage
• 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