Culinary Services Cook

Sonida Senior Living; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities

Referral programs

Paid time off

Training, certification support, and -

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living at Parc at Piedmont is seeking a Cook or Chef to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals for residents with care and teamwork. You will assist the Culinary Services Director in maintaining an organized dining operation, ensuring safe food handling and high-quality service.

Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to read recipes are essential. Prior experience in senior living or hospitality is preferred; certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred, but not required.
• Required license/certification, if applicable.
• A caring attitude and reliable attendance.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

Job description

Where Caring Comes Alive at Sonida Senior Living

THE JOB: As a Cook or Chef, you'll help create a welcoming, safe, and caring home for our residents. With your kindness, attention to detail, and dependable teamwork, you'll make a difference from the moment your shift begins. Working closely with the team at Parc at Piedmont, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional care and experience that defines our community.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Paid time off
• Training, certification support, and career growth opportunities

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred, but not required
• Required license/certification, if applicable
• A caring attitude and reliable attendance
• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High Experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing
• Must be 18 years of age or older

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