The Live-In Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks for hospice residents while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will understand the importance of individualized care and demonstrate kindness, patience, and respect toward residents, families, and staff.
Essential Job Duties
Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to scheduled meal times.
Develop menus that meet residents' nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.
Modify food consistency and texture as directed by nursing staff or physician orders.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, food preparation areas, and dining areas.
Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and inventory management.
Order groceries and kitchen supplies within established budgets.
Monitor food temperatures and follow all food safety guidelines.
Work collaboratively with nursing and administrative staff regarding residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Assist in creating a welcoming dining experience for residents and visitors.
Adhere to all facility policies, infection control practices, and state regulations.
Maintain confidentiality and resident dignity at all times.
Participate in emergency preparedness procedures as needed.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a cook in a healthcare setting, assisted living, nursing home, hospice, or similar environment preferred.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures.
Ability to prepare meals for individuals with special dietary needs.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated compassion, patience, and sensitivity toward hospice patients and their families.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Reliable, dependable, and flexible with scheduling requirements.
Education & Experience
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum of one (1) year of cooking experience in a professional setting.
Preferred:
Experience in hospice, long-term care, assisted living, or healthcare food services.
Food Handler's Permit or ServSafe Certification.
Training in nutrition for elderly or medically fragile populations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform routine kitchen duties safely.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Live-in accommodations provided.
Supportive and family-oriented work environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of hospice residents.
Paid time off and other benefits available in accordance with company policy.
Why Join Livingston Manor Facility?
At Livingston Manor Facility, we believe that food is more than nourishment—it is comfort, dignity, and an expression of care. As part of our hospice team, you will help create a peaceful and homelike environment for residents during one of life's most important journeys.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Splendora, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Assisted Livingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Emergency Proceduresunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food Servicesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospice Careunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
Long-Term Careunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Homeunmatched
Nutritionunmatched
Nutritional Needsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
ServSafe Certificationunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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