Description Cook - Full Time - to include every other weekend, days & evenings Pay Range: $13.00/hour - $20.36/hour Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + company match, life insurance, disability insurance, Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, Pet insurance, etc. The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, appealing food in accordance with established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, sanitation standards, and resident preferences. Qualifications: • Prior experience in a food service, institutional dining, healthcare dining, or related position preferred. • Ability to read and follow written instructions, recipes, menus, labels, diet cards, and other food service information. • Ability to understand and follow dietary restrictions, food allergies, portion requirements, and resident preferences. • Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally using proper grammar. • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Ability to maintain a positive, courteous, and hospitality-focused attitude when interacting with residents, guests, and coworkers. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and food safety standards. • Ability to follow established sanitation, safety, and food handling procedures. • Must demonstrate dependability, reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to assist others. • Must be willing to attend required training, meetings, and in-services. Requirements • Prepare food according to established menus, recipes, preparation instructions, portion sizes, and meal schedules. • Read and follow break-down sheets, labels, diet information cards, and other instructions related to food preparation and resident dietary needs. • Prepare regular, puréed, mechanical soft, and other modified diets as required. • Follow resident preferences, allergies, special diets, and other dietary requirements to ensure meals are prepared and served appropriately. • Ensure food is properly prepared, presented, and maintained at the appropriate temperature for resident meal service. • Prepare and deliver meal trays to the Health Care Center and other areas as assigned. • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all food preparation, kitchen, dining, and service areas in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations and company standards. • Properly operate kitchen and food service equipment, including but not limited to dishwashers, garbage disposals, microwaves, griddles, and toasters. • Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, serving trays, and other food service equipment. • Stock, cover, label, date, and properly store food, condiments, and supplies. • Follow the First In, First Out (FIFO) method when stocking food and supplies. • Check food inventory for expiration dates and discard items as required by regulations and company procedures. • Properly store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in designated areas. • Post resident menus and other required dining information. • Bus and reset tables and ensure dining and service areas are clean and properly prepared for the next shift. • Empty trash receptacles and transport trash to the designated disposal area. • Assist with inventory, stocking, and maintaining adequate supplies as needed. • Assist with training and orienting new employees to the Cook position and department procedures. • Work special functions, events, and other assignments as directed. • Communicate effectively and professionally with residents, families, guests, coworkers, and supervisors. • Demonstrate a hospitality-focused approach in all interactions and contribute positively to the dining experience. • Maintain regular and dependable attendance and report to work as scheduled and ready to perform assigned duties. • Attend required in-services, training sessions, staff meetings, and other educational programs. • Complete all required training in accordance with Federal and State regulations, company policies, and community standards. • Follow all company and community policies, procedures, safety rules, and sanitation requirements. • Maintain good housekeeping practices and use equipment, supplies, and facilities in a safe and responsible manner. • Perform other duties as assigned.