Cook / Prep Cook

About This Role

This role is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality meals to residents, guests, and staff within a senior living community. It suits an individual who values hospitality, excellence, appreciation, respect, and teamwork in their daily work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes
• Work the food line during mealtimes
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses
• Basic computer skills, with entry-level proficiency with Excel and Word
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward residents and co-workers

Nice to have:

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Access to DailyPay, an application that allows you to access earned but unpaid wages before your next payday

Important Details

• COVID-19 vaccination required unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs (government requirements or exclusions may apply)

About the Company

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members.