Chef​/Cook - Independent Senior Living Community

Role Overview:

We seek an enthusiastic, kind, and talented cook to join our team. You will be vital in preparing and serving meals, ensuring our residents receive nutritious and appetizing food. Your culinary skills will enhance our residents' quality of life in our independent senior living community.

• Prepare and cook meals according to the menu under the direction of the executive chef, ensuring all food is made safely and sanitarily.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and adhere to safety standards as directed by the Dining Services Coordinator.
• Assist residents who need help with their meals, ensuring they have a pleasant dining experience.
• Help with clean‑up, kitchen maintenance, and organizing the dining areas.
• Deliver food to residents' rooms, prepare and serve snacks, and take inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
• Assist with organizing weekly orders and follow departmental procedures, including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Report any health or well‑being concerns to the Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse and maintain the confidentiality of resident information at all times.
• Serve meals with care and dignity, meeting the nutritional needs of residents.
• Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Comfortable cooking and baking from scratch as almost 90% of our menu consists of scratch recipes.
• Current Food Handler's Permit.
• Provide written proof of a recent TB test or obtain one within two weeks of hire.
• Positive attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with supervisors, assist co‑workers, and have compassion and enthusiasm to work with older adults.

You should be able to perform occasional heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs).

While exposure to blood/bod fluids is unlikely, it is possible.

If you are passionate about cooking and want to impact our residents' lives positively, we would love to hear from you! Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you'd be an excellent fit for our team.

Join us and help create memorable dining experiences that nourish body and soul!