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Posted 3 days ago
Cook-M-F
Petersburg, VirginiaRemoteFull-time
AI Summary
Prepares and cooks meals to standardized recipes and dietary requirements, ensures food safety and proper plating, maintains kitchen cleanliness, manages inventory using FIFO, and collaborates with dietary and nursing staff.
About this role
Spring Oak is proud to be recognized as a "Great Place to Work" our motto is "Welcome to the Family" We believe in creating a warm welcoming, and uplifting environment where residents and staff celebrate life and wellness to the fullest. If you share our passion for senior care.
Responsibilities:
- prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, menus, and dietary requirements (including modified diets such as low sodium, diabetic, or texture-modified diets)
- Ensure food is properly portioned, plated, and presented in an appetizing manner
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines in compliance with state, local, and facility regulations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, equipment, and food storage areas
- Assist with inventory management, including stocking, labeling, and rotating food supplies (FIFO method)
- Collaborate with dietary managers, nursing staff, and other kitchen team members to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences
- Monitor food quality and temperature to ensure safety and consistency
- Assist with receiving and storing deliveries as needed
- Participate in kitchen cleaning schedules and deep cleaning tasks
- Support special events, holidays, and catered meals as required
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Skills
Dietary AccommodationsFIFO InventoryFood SafetyFood Temperature MonitoringKitchen EquipmentMeal PreparationSanitation StandardsServSafe