Cook

At Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Health Center, we are committed to providing compassionate, person-centered care in a faith-based environment. Guided by our mission to extend God's goodness through service, respect, and hospitality, every team member plays an important role in creating a warm and welcoming home where our Sisters feel valued, cared for, and supported.

As a Cook, you'll do more than prepare meals—you'll help create an enjoyable dining experience by providing nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and well-being of our residents.

Schedule available:
Full-Time (32 hours per week)

• Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (every week)
• Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Week 1)
• Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Week 2)
• Every Other Weekend: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned, and presented in an appealing and timely manner.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and proper storage to meet all food safety standards.
• Assist with meal service and accommodate special dietary needs as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, food preparation, and storage areas.
• Properly operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
• Receive, rotate, and store food and supplies using proper inventory and food safety practices.
• Work collaboratively with Dietary Services team members to ensure efficient meal service.
• Follow all local, state, and federal food safety, sanitation, and infection control regulations.
• Treat residents, families, visitors, and coworkers with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Support the mission and values of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur through your daily work.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a cook in healthcare, long-term care, restaurant, hospitality, or institutional food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, therapeutic diets, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare meals in appropriate quantities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler or Food Protection certification preferred (or willingness to obtain if required).
• A genuine desire to serve older adults with kindness, patience, and hospitality.
• Willingness to support the faith-based mission of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.

Why Work for Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur

• Low ratios, allowing our nurses to provide attentive, and individualized care
• Rated 5 Stars on the Five-Star Quality Rating System
• Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Employer paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays and double time for holidays worked
• Generous Paid Time Off Bank
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Annual Performance Reviews with cost-of-living consideration
• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of our Sisters
• Complimentary meal per shift
• Access to emergency financial assistance for qualifying hardships