Cook

The cook is responsible for preparation, cooking, and serving meals to residents at MorningStar Senior Living. The cook must handle and prepare food that is palatable, appetizing, and attractive, while following standard recipes and making independent decisions. The cook must also understand the importance of proper food-handling techniques and hazards of improper food handling.

What You Will Do

The cook will prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities, including meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruit, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries. The cook will also serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking each tray for completeness and accuracy.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The cook will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, making independent decisions and utilizing their skills to prepare and serve attractive, appetizing meals. The cook will also be eligible for benefits, including health insurance, a 401k plan, and career development programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred, but at the minimum the ability to read and write English
• Previous experience in the dietary department of a health care facility preferred
• Ability to prepare and cook a variety of foods in large quantities
• Awareness of special diets, seasoning requirements, cooking times, temperature controls
• Ability to estimate quantities of food required, limit waste, and utilize leftovers

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation, and birthday time
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free shift meal