Cook PT

Saint Therese – Westlake, OH

Part-Time 20 hours pay period | Cook

Schedule: Positions include working every other weekend 10 hours/day with a potential of adding more hours during the week. *Same Day Pay Available*

Do Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love

Join Saint Therese at Westlake , a Top 200 Workplace, and build meaningful relationships with seniors in a welcoming community dedicated to compassionate, high-quality service. Work alongside a dedicated team, support residents across care settings, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional, person-centered care.

Our Westlake community includes 33 assisted living, memory care, and palliative and hospice residences, supported by engaging programs, personalized services, and a strong sense of connection for residents and families.

The Difference You’ll Make

Bring your passion for food and service to a meaningful, part-time Cook role where you’ll make a real difference in residents’ daily lives. Working a consistent schedule of every other weekend in 10-hour shifts, you’ll create high-quality, nutritious meals that are as comforting as they are carefully tailored to individual needs. As a Cook, you’ll help deliver diverse menus while fostering a warm, hospitality-focused dining experience, ensuring every meal is safe, satisfying, and prepared with care—all while collaborating with a supportive team in a positive, well-run kitchen environment.

-Prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals in accordance with approved menus, dietary guidelines, and resident preferences

-Ensure all food preparation meets established federal, state, and local food safety regulations and best practices

-Prepare hot and cold meals, baked goods, and special event meals with attention to quality, presentation, and timeliness

-Follow dietary cards, production sheets, and modified diet requirements accurately (mechanical, pureed, low-sodium, diabetic, allergy accommodations, etc.)

-Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, including equipment cleaning and proper food storage

-Support special events and campus dining initiatives

-Work collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and support teams to enhance the resident dining experience

-Promote a positive, professional, and hospitality-focused atmosphere in the kitchen

Minimum Qualifications

-Minimum one year of cooking experience

-Current ServSafe certification

-Ability to read and follow menus, dietary cards, and production sheets accurately

-Strong understanding of food safety standards and kitchen sanitation practices

-Knowledge of menu development and dietary accommodations, including allergies and modified diets

-Ability to manage kitchen responsibilities independently or work efficiently within a small team

-Demonstrated ability to consistently prepare high-quality meals while meeting production deadlines

-Flexibility to adjust menus based on ingredient availability and resident needs

-Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean and hygienic workspace

-Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

-Ability to delegate tasks appropriately and maintain a positive team dynamic

-Willingness to work flexible hours based on operational needs

Preferred

-Vocational training in quantity food preparation

-At least one year of quantity food production experience in a healthcare or senior living setting

Rewards That Support You

-Competitive pay with credit for experience

-Medical, Dental, Vision (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-HSA / FSA options

-Employer-paid Life Insurance (60+ hrs. per pay period)

-PTO

-403(b) with employer match

-Tuition discounts and scholarships

-PSLF Eligible Employer

-Employee discount program

-Pet insurance (yes, really)

-Same Day Pay (UKG Wallet)

-Career growth opportunities

About Saint Therese

Saint Therese is a faith-based, nonprofit senior living organization with more than 60 years of experience providing compassionate, person-centered care. We serve communities in Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio and provide home care, outpatient therapy, and wellness services throughout the Twin Cities.

If you are ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, we would love to meet you. Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss next steps.

Saint Therese is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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