Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.25 - $17.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Liberty Senior Living is a distinguished senior care provider that operates with the heartfelt motto 'Liberty Cares With Compassion.' As a reputable organization in the senior living industry, Liberty Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by delivering exceptional care and support in a compassionate and respectful environment. The company fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement in all aspects of its operations. Specializing in senior living services, Liberty Senior Living offers a range of amenities and support services tailored to meet the unique needs of older adults who require assistance with daily living while maintaining their dignity and independence.
Currently, Liberty Senior Living is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Cook - Dietary to join their dedicated culinary team. This position plays a crucial role in the facility’s food service operation by preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals designed to meet the special dietary needs of the senior residents. The Cook - Dietary position is ideal for someone who is passionate about food preparation, nutrition, and customer service within a healthcare-oriented hospitality setting. This role requires following standardized recipes, adapting menus as directed, and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are strictly observed. The Cook will also actively participate in menu planning, food production, and inventory management while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
As a member of the Liberty Senior Living team, the Cook is responsible not only for food preparation but also for creating a positive dining experience for residents and customers, supporting their independence and overall well-being. This includes personalized meal preparation for dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests, as well as encouraging resident engagement in the dining program. The Cook works closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure accurate food production schedules, reduce waste, and maintain excellent food quality and safety standards.
Additionally, the Cook is involved in maintaining compliance with all health and safety regulations, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and assisting with ordering and inventory control. The role demands someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical competence in culinary skills and nutrition services within a senior living context, actively contributing to the organizational mission of Liberty Cares. Joining Liberty Senior Living means becoming part of an institution that values compassion, community, and the well-being of its residents while offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
Currently, Liberty Senior Living is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Cook - Dietary to join their dedicated culinary team. This position plays a crucial role in the facility’s food service operation by preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals designed to meet the special dietary needs of the senior residents. The Cook - Dietary position is ideal for someone who is passionate about food preparation, nutrition, and customer service within a healthcare-oriented hospitality setting. This role requires following standardized recipes, adapting menus as directed, and ensuring all food safety and sanitation standards are strictly observed. The Cook will also actively participate in menu planning, food production, and inventory management while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
As a member of the Liberty Senior Living team, the Cook is responsible not only for food preparation but also for creating a positive dining experience for residents and customers, supporting their independence and overall well-being. This includes personalized meal preparation for dietary restrictions, allergies, and special requests, as well as encouraging resident engagement in the dining program. The Cook works closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen staff to ensure accurate food production schedules, reduce waste, and maintain excellent food quality and safety standards.
Additionally, the Cook is involved in maintaining compliance with all health and safety regulations, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, and assisting with ordering and inventory control. The role demands someone who is detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong technical competence in culinary skills and nutrition services within a senior living context, actively contributing to the organizational mission of Liberty Cares. Joining Liberty Senior Living means becoming part of an institution that values compassion, community, and the well-being of its residents while offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Two or more years of restaurant experience
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment
- Attendance at trainings and department meetings when necessary
- Willingness to perform other duties as outlined by supervisor
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two or more years of restaurant or food service experience
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Good communication skills to interact with residents and staff
- Basic understanding of nutrition and special dietary needs
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards
Job Duties
- Follow recipes and assist with recipe modification and development
- Follow production schedules based on forecasts and tallies
- Record and report over-production, underproduction, and waste
- Prepare foods using methods designed to maintain nutrition, flavor, appearance, tenderness, and quality
- Offer and prepare appropriate substitute food items when a dislike occurs
- Implement and record menu changes as directed by the Executive Chef
- Prepare foods to meet the special needs of individual residents such as special requests and allergies
- Document and communicate special items preparation
- Advise Executive Chef of inventory needs, usage and shortages
- Utilize safe food preparation methods when receiving, preparing, storing, cooling, freezing, holding, transporting, serving, and reheating foods
- Monitor temperature records and checklists for holding and storing equipment to maintain safe food
- Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen at all times
- Ensure and assist with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas according to established checklist
- Create a positive dining experience for customers that promotes their independence, choice and overall well-being
- Encourage participation in the dining program and meal activities
- Solicit feedback by interacting with customers
- Convey feedback and make recommendations regarding food quality and customer satisfaction to supervisor
- Monitor meal portion controls to meet customer requests and regulations and make recommendations to minimize waste
- Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, maintaining, monitoring and tracking food and supplies
- Demonstrate good stewardship of available resources including supplies, utilities, and time
- Actively participate and implement quality performance in all job responsibilities and functions
- Participate in and promote teamwork and cooperation within the department and between other departments
- Seek, recommend, and/or implement new methods and means of providing quality service and continuous improvement
- Support the departmental mission and the Liberty Cares mission
- Maintain knowledge of organization and industry policies and practices
- Look for and report any items in need of repair to the Executive Chef
- Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established facility and departmental policies and procedures
- Assist with resident evacuations and secure food service area in case of emergency
- Assist with special event preparation, set up and tear down
- Attend in-service training and other work-related meetings as required
- Carry out special projects as identified
- Help with other areas of the building as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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