Healthcare Cook

Astral at Auburn is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for residents in our senior living community. In this role, you will follow recipes and dietary guidelines, support special diets, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. You'll help create a welcoming, hospitality-focused dining experience that reflects our resident-first culture, working closely with care and dining teams. This position offers the chance to build relationships with residents while growing your skills in senior living, healthcare dining, and person-centered service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals that meet resident dietary needs and preferences
• Follow standardized recipes, portion guidelines, and food safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and food storage areas
• Coordinate meal timing and presentation with dining and care teams
• Assist with menu preparation and special dietary requests
• Monitor inventory, rotate stock, and report supply needs
• Support a hospitality-focused dining experience for residents
• Collaborate with caregivers to accommodate special diets and restrictions

Required Skills

• Meal preparation
• Food safety and sanitation
• Knife skills
• Menu planning support
• Special diets preparation
• Time management
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory and stock rotation
• Recipe compliance
• Team collaboration