Clearwater, Florida, United States · On-site
Position Summary: The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and presenta…
Skills: Food Preparation, Dietary Planning, Food Safety, Sanitation, Portion Control
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The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet resident dietary needs and preferences. They must maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization to support resident well-being.
A high school diploma is preferred along with prior experience in food preparation, ideally within a healthcare or senior living setting. Knowledge of safe food handling and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs are required.
Position Summary:
The Dietary Cook is responsible for preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences while maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and presentation. This role plays a key part in supporting the overall health, satisfaction, and well-being of residents through quality meal service.
Why Work For Us:
Our Purpose: Elevating Life Through Every Season.
Our Mission: To guide and support all people with a servant’s heart.
Our Values:
Get Stuff Done
Residents Come First
Do the Right Thing
Lead with a Servant Heart
Unite as One Family
Guided by Faith
Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
Ensure all meals are prepared on schedule and served at proper temperatures.
Follow portion control and presentation standards to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies and procedures.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
Assist with receiving and storing food supplies, ensuring proper rotation and inventory control.
Communicate with dietary staff and leadership regarding resident needs, menu changes, or special requests.
Support compliance with state, local, and facility regulations.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in food preparation, preferably in a healthcare, senior living, or institutional setting.
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification a plus).
Ability to follow recipes and diet orders accurately.
Strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to work in a warm kitchen environment and handle kitchen equipment safely.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Creating senior living communities with lifestyles that are beyond expected, but within reach.
ELEVATE Senior Living is a partnership of experienced senior living industry professionals and organizations aligned with one purpose: creating, designing, building and operating a unique model that offers an unmatched senior living lifestyle and private residences with exceptional value. We have identified a serious need – to assist the middle-market senior demographic looking for support and services but who can’t afford the current offerings. The ELEVATE Senior Living team is moving forward to fill the void by designing, developing, managing and operating 10 senior living communities over the next five years. Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, the communities will deliver quality with efficiency and value.
Creating senior living communities with lifestyles that are beyond expected, but within reach.
ELEVATE Senior Living is a partnership of experienced senior living industry professionals and organizations aligned with one purpose: creating, designing, building and operating a unique model that offers an unmatched senior living lifestyle and private residences with exceptional value. We have identified a serious need – to assist the middle-market senior demographic looking for support and services but who can’t afford the current offerings. The ELEVATE Senior Living team is moving forward to fill the void by designing, developing, managing and operating 10 senior living communities over the next five years. Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, the communities will deliver quality with efficiency and value.
