Dining Cook

The role

You will prepare and cook high-quality entrées, soups, sides, desserts, and daily specials. You will follow dietary guidelines and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment for residents and guests.

What you will do

• Prepare and cook a variety of high-quality entrées, soups, sides, desserts, and daily specials.
• Demonstrate elegant cooking techniques and professional food presentation.
• Create meals that are nutritious and visually appealing while meeting dietary needs.
• Follow therapeutic, modified texture, and special diet guidelines.
• Ensure food is prepared according to recipes, quality standards, and food safety regulations.
• Serve as an ambassador of hospitality by fostering positive interactions with residents.
• Support special events, holiday celebrations, and resident-focused dining experiences.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, portion control, and proper storage procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dining team members to create a restaurant-style dining experience.

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of preparing meals for older adults with diverse dietary requirements and preferences.
• Ability to execute elegant cooking techniques with attention to flavor, presentation, and consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered service.
• Ability to read and speak English.

Nice to have

• Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, country club, hotel, or restaurant environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Next day pay
• Team member recognition program
• Discounted team member meals

About the company

The Village at Rockville is a premier senior living community. It is part of National Lutheran Communities and Services.