Adult Residential Services - Cook

Company: Southeastern Integrated Care LLC
Location: Parkton
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: Prepare hot and cold foods using recipes, menu schedules, food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure standards for appearance, temperature and palatability of foods are met. Utilize tools for forecasting food quantities for preparation for residents. Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work environment. Key Responsibilities: As the Cook at a 78-bed substance use disorder residential facility, your main responsibility will be to oversee the preparation and delivery of meals to the residents. Your focus will be on providing nutritional balanced meals that are diabetic-friendly and incorporate farm-to-table ingredients. Menu Planning: Develop menus that offer a variety of nutritious and well-balanced meals, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences of the residents. Meal Preparation: Prepare meals in accordance with established recipes, ensuring that the food is cooked to the appropriate temperature and meets food safety standards. Pay special attention to creating diabetic-friendly meals, limiting added sugars and carbohydrates. Farm-to-Table Approach: Incorporate fresh and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, promoting a farm-to-table approach to enhance the nutritional value and taste of the meals. Dietary Accommodations: Accommodate special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets, ensuring that all residents receive meals that meet their specific requirements. Kitchen Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to food safety regulations. Ensure that the kitchen is clean, organized, and operates efficiently. Staff Training and Supervision: Train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring that they follow proper cooking techniques, portion control, and food handling procedures. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Budget Management: Manage the kitchen budget, including purchasing ingredients, controlling costs, and minimizing waste. Seek cost-effective solutions without compromising the quality and nutritional value of the meals. Other duties as assigned. By focusing on providing nutritional balanced meals, diabetic-friendly options, and incorporating a farm-to-table approach, you will play a vital role in supporting the overall health and well-being of the residents at the substance use disorder residential facility. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience Minimum Required: Must possess at a minimum High School Diploma/GED. Previous experience as a cook in a similar setting, preferably in a residential facility or healthcare environment. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and recipes. Ability to calculate simple math equations. Clear Healthcare Registry report. Preferred: A culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred, demonstrating a strong foundation in cooking techniques and nutrition. Experience in cooking diabetic-friendly and nutritionally balanced meals is highly desirable. Two years food service cook experience. Preferred institutional food service experience. Servesafe food handler certification.

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