Cook | Chef - Senior Living

Job Details

Job Location:

414 - Aspire Senior Living Kimberly
- Kimberly, WI 54136 Job Category:
Restaurant
- Food Service Culinary Cook | Culinary Chef | Senior Living Cook

Sign on Bonus| Full
- Time $500 & Part
- Time $250

Do you love preparing great food and knowing your work makes someone’s day better?

Heritage Senior Living is looking for a dependable and passionate Cook to join our culinary team. This is an opportunity to use your cooking skills in an environment where meals are more than food—they’re an important part of our residents’ daily experience.

As a Cook, you’ll prepare and serve delicious, appealing meals while getting to know the residents you serve. If you take pride in your food, value a clean and organized kitchen, and enjoy being part of a team, we’d love to meet you!

Reporting to the Executive Chef and working closely with the culinary team, the Cook is responsible for food preparation, meal service, dietary compliance, sanitation, and helping create an exceptional dining experience for residents and guests.

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and production standards.
• Follow proper portioning, presentation, and serving methods.
• Prepare meals according to resident preferences, special dietary needs, and applicable dietary instructions.
• Ensure food is prepared and served safely, accurately, and on time.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, appearance, and presentation throughout preparation and service.
• Follow direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef regarding daily production and culinary operations.
• Assist with food preparation for special events, celebrations, and resident activities.

• Provide friendly and attentive service to residents and guests.
• Interact with residents during meal service and help monitor dining satisfaction.
• Respond professionally to resident requests and communicate concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Help create meals residents can look forward to each day.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team and other departments to provide an exceptional resident experience.

• Follow Heritage Senior Living food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control practices.
• Comply with applicable state and local food service and health department requirements.
• Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized food-preparation and kitchen areas.
• Follow established cleaning schedules and infection-control procedures.
• Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
• Follow appropriate food rotation and storage practices to maintain quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor inventory and communicate food and supply needs to the Executive Chef.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly.
• Assist with monitoring dishwasher temperatures and chemical levels as needed.
• Complete or assist with required food-safety, temperature, cleaning, and other department documentation.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in preparing good food and providing great service.

The ideal Cook is dependable, organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Just as importantly, you should enjoy working with older adults and understand that every meal is an opportunity to make a resident's day a little better.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy cooking and take pride in the food you prepare.
• Pay attention to taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Understand the importance of food safety and sanitation.
• Can follow menus, recipes, and dietary instructions.
• Stay organized and manage your time effectively.
• Can multitask and…