AM Cook: Fresh Scratch Kitchen & Resident Care

Resort Lifestyle Communities; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Pay-on-demand access to earned wages

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Village Crossing Retirement Community in Louisville, KY is seeking an AM Cook to start each day with great food and energy. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you will safely and efficiently prepare a variety of foods while tailoring portions to residents’ preferences and ensuring plates look appealing.

You will build positive relationships with residents and teammates, participate in opening tasks, keep stations stocked, monitor temperatures for safety, and contribute ideas for continuous

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work a consistent schedule of Monday-Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm; and willing to work the PM shift as needed.
• Ability to read, speak and understand basic English.
• Experience in kitchen preparation and cooking, preferred.
• Ability to secure appropriate food handler permits as required by local ordinances within two (2) weeks of first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes by cooking a wide variety of proteins and vegetables using methods such as broiling, grilling, frying, and sautéing, and ensuring every plate looks appealing.
• Engage in continuous improvement by contributing ideas during meetings, staying open to feedback, and maintaining attentive coverage of the service line during meal hours.
• Complete all assigned opening and closing tasks for each shift, including morning setup or end-of-day shutdown, while supporting teammates with shared duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Keep stations fully stocked and well organized by maintaining adequate food supplies, refreshing pantry items for freshness and appearance, and monitoring refrigeration as needed.
• Ensure a sanitary kitchen environment by thoroughly cleaning work areas and equipment and regularly checking and recording food, refrigeration, and dish-machine temperatures to support safety and satisfaction.

Skills

Food prep

Cooking

English proficiency

Job description

Village Crossing Retirement Community in Louisville, KY is seeking an AM Cook to start each day with great food and energy. Working in our scratch-based kitchen, you will safely and efficiently prepare a variety of foods while tailoring portions to residents’ preferences and ensuring plates look appealing.

You will build positive relationships with residents and teammates, participate in opening tasks, keep stations stocked, monitor temperatures for safety, and contribute ideas for continuous