Assisted Living Chef (Food Services)
Now Hiring: Full time Assisted Living Chef! 11am-7:30pm Monday – Friday; No Weekends!
Are you a chef who loves bringing comfort and joy through food? Do you want to use your culinary talents to make a real difference in the lives of seniors? If so, this opportunity is for you!
We are seeking a dedicated, creative, and passionate Chef to join our Assisted Living community. You'll prepare flavorful, nutritious meals that brighten our residents' days and provide comfort, connection, and care.
Up to $21 per hour based on experience
Benefits Offered to Assisted Living Chef: Attendance bonus, Health, Dental & Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance, Accident/Disability Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Paid time off, Holiday Pay, Paid training and growth opportunities, Employee appreciation events, Ongoing campus celebrations, and much more.
Job Duties of an Assisted Living Chef
- Chef coordinates food preparation and meal service
- Plan and initiate cooking schedule
- Prepare, season, cook assigned meals with high nutritive value, flavor, color, texture and appearance following standardized recipes.
- Ensures appropriate portioned servings for resident dietary requirements.
- Prepare all food in accordance with dietary restrictions and/or modifications for each resident.
- Supervise and support dining servers during meal service to ensure excellent resident experience
- Prepares nutritional snacks for residents as directed by Director
- Chef monitors temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
- Inspect and store food products and supplies properly
- Cleans equipment and work areas
- Knowledgeable of Federal, State and the facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Attend in-service educational programs.
- Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Qualifications of an Assisted Living Chef
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Culinary degree or formal training preferred
- ServSafe Certification or Food Handler's Permit (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare or senior living setting
- Experience with special dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic, texture-modified diets)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct and supervise staff
