Cook – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Job description

# Cook – Assisted Living & Memory Care **Spring Oak Tri-Cities | Petersburg, VA** **Pay: $16.00 per hour** **Full-Time** ### Welcome to the Spring Oak Family! Spring Oak Tri-Cities is seeking a dependable **Cook** to prepare delicious, nutritious meals for our assisted living and memory care residents. Guided by our motto, **“Welcome to the Family,”** we create a warm, supportive environment where residents and team members feel valued. If you enjoy cooking and making mealtimes special for older adults, we would love to hear from you! ### Responsibilities: - Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and portion guidelines. - Follow residents’ dietary needs, special diets, and food texture requirements as directed. - Assist with menu planning and communicate necessary substitutions or adjustments to the supervisor. - Monitor food and supply levels, identify ordering needs, and maintain accurate inventory records. - Follow proper food handling, labeling, dating, and storage procedures. - Ensure meals are served at appropriate temperatures and presented attractively. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen, including workstations, equipment, and storage areas. - Follow sanitation and food safety procedures. - Work collaboratively with the dining and resident care teams to provide a positive dining experience. ### Qualifications: - Previous cooking or food preparation experience preferred, especially in senior living, healthcare, or food service. - Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures. - Ability to follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions. - Strong organization, time management, and teamwork skills. - A dependable, respectful approach to working with residents and team members. - Availability to work either listed shift and every other weekend.