Lead Cook

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Wichita, KS

20d

About The Position

The Center at Waterfront is seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join its dietary team. The role prepares delicious, nutritious, and safe meals for residents in a skilled nursing environment while ensuring dietary restrictions and preferences are met. The Cook prepares menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, follows recipes and production sheets, adheres to therapeutic and texture-modified diets, and supports safe, timely meal service.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cook, preferably in a healthcare, long-term care, or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to read and accurately follow recipes and dietary instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to recipes and production sheets.
• Follow therapeutic diets, including low-sodium, diabetic, and pureed diets, as well as texture-modified diets.
• Ensure food preparation and storage comply with HACCP, DOH, and facility sanitation standards.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate with the dietary team to provide timely and efficient meal service.

What This Job Offers

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