What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at Leewood Healthcare Center?
Full-Time | Part-Time | All Shifts Available
We are seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This role is essential to resident satisfaction, nutrition, and overall quality of care.
This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparing quality food and understands the importance of consistency, sanitation, and teamwork in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
Why Join Us
We are seeking a dependable and skilled Cook to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for our residents in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. This role is essential to resident satisfaction, nutrition, and overall quality of care.
This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in preparing quality food and understands the importance of consistency, sanitation, and teamwork in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders
- Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and in appropriate portions
- Prepare food for therapeutic and special diets as directed
- Review menus and diet changes prior to meal preparation
- Assist with meal service, substitutions, and special events as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and food storage areas
- Follow infection control, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Monitor food supplies and report needs to Food Services Director
- Complete required documentation and reports
- Adhere to HIPAA and resident confidentiality requirements
- Prior cooking experience preferred, healthcare or long-term care experience a plus
- Ability to prepare food in large quantities
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions
- Dependable, organized, and team-oriented
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Standing for extended periods
- Lifting, bending, and moving kitchen equipment and supplies
- Working in warm kitchen environments
- Exposure to food service equipment and cleaning chemicals
Why Join Us
- Stable role in a healthcare environment
- Supportive leadership and team collaboration
- Opportunity to take pride in quality food service
- Purpose-driven work supporting resident well-being
Salary : $17 - $21