Dietary Cook

Waldron Place Assisted Living•Hutchinson, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable, service-minded Dietary Cook to prepare and serve nutritious, home-style meals for residents, visitors, and staff at Waldron Place, an assisted living and memory care community in Hutchinson, Kansas. The cook follows dietician-approved menus, accommodates residents’ dietary needs, and supports a welcoming, home-like dining experience while maintaining food quality, sanitation, and safety standards. The role may also be known as Cook, Food Service Cook, or Kitchen Cook. The position is available for day or evening shifts and may be full-time or part-time. It involves working collaboratively with dietary and care teams, maintaining resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, and following company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards. The role requires frequent changes of position and safe handling of food, supplies, kitchen tools, and equipment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Grade school education required.
Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
Attention to cleanliness, food safety, and detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with dietary and care teams.
Dependable, organized, and service-oriented approach.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. and push or pull up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use hands and arms to reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend.
Ability to safely operate kitchen appliances, tools, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in quantity food production, especially in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals for residents, visitors, and staff in a timely manner.
Follow dietician-approved menus and accommodate individual resident dietary needs.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage spaces.
Store, label, and organize food according to food safety guidelines.
Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Set up and clear dining areas before and after meals.
Safely operate kitchen appliances and equipment.
Follow company policies, procedures, and professional conduct standards.
Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Use carts when transporting food and supplies.
Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, and hot surfaces, and wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear.
Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation.
Participate in company drug testing procedures.