Cook- Dayshift

Job Summary: The Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, appealing, and well-balanced meals for residents at The Lamoine while following dietary guidelines, sanitation standards, and resident preferences. This role ensures meals are served on time and in a manner that supports residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions.
• Adjust recipes and portions to meet residents’ individual dietary needs (low-sodium, diabetic, texture-modified, etc.).
• Ensure meals are attractive, properly prepared, and served on schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, equipment, and dining areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Monitor food and supply inventory; assist with ordering and receiving deliveries.
• Minimize food waste through proper portioning and storage.
• Assist in planning special meals and holiday menus.
• Maintain compliance with state and local health department regulations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience cooking in healthcare, assisted living, or food service
• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation, and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and work in a kitchen environment for 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate heat and perform tasks such as bending and reaching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18