Senior Living Cook

Cook - Senior Living Join a team that feels like family. Our senior living community in Garden City is looking for a warm-hearted, skilled Cook who enjoys preparing delicious meals and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors. What We OfferPTOHealth, dental & vision insurance401(k) opportunitiesA supportive, team-focused work environment where your contributions truly matter About the Role Our Cook plays a key part in creating a comfortable home-like experience for residents by preparing meals that are nutritious, appealing, and served with care. What You'll DoPrepare meals, beverages, and snacks according to standardized recipesFollow portion and recipe guidelines to support cost control, inventory, and nutritional needsSafely receive, store, prepare, cook, serve, cool, and reheat foods in compliance with regulationsProperly store leftovers and ensure temperature standards are always maintainedClean and sanitize kitchen areas, equipment, and utensilsSecure potentially hazardous utensils at the end of each shiftAssist with deliveries and stockingAssist with food inventory, ordering, and menu design What We're Looking ForFood Handler's certificate (or willingness to obtain)Prior cooking experience-especially for groups or in a healthcare/assisted living settingKnowledge of basic math, cooking terminology, and measurement conversionsUnderstanding of safe food handling, sanitation, and kitchen hygieneSkill and comfort using sharp kitchen toolsAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain daily logsComfortable interacting with residents living with memory loss and diverse care needsTeam-oriented attitude and ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, residents, and familiesAbility to maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment If you enjoy cooking for others and want to be part of a caring, mission-driven community, we'd love to meet you! Apply today to join our team at Emerson House. #EMERSON