Carriage Glen - Chef

Transforming Age; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with matching

Generous PTO

Job summary

Transforming Age is seeking a Chef at Carriage Glen in Lincoln, NE. This role starts at $28.00 per hour and offers medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with matching, and generous PTO.

As part of our upscale 55+ Independent Living community, you will prepare stations, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and maintain kitchen safety. Flexible weekend shifts and strong team collaboration are expected to deliver high-quality meals to residents.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• 1–2 years of cook/sous chef/grill cook experience.
• Ability to prepare high quality meals for residents.
• Willingness to work weekends and varied shifts.
• Ability to follow dietary restrictions and therapeutic diets.
• CPR/First Aid training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned stations for shift.
• Follow recipes and dietary restrictions for residents.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation per regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Communication

Dietary Modification

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Location: 1 Carriage Glen 1 7005 Shamrock Road 11 Lincoln NE 68506 1

This role starts at $28.00 per hour, and offers fantastic benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) with matching, generous PTO, and so much more!

Carriage Glen is a beautiful, upscale 55+ Independent Living Community located in Lincoln’, NE! As part of the Transforming Age network of communities and affiliates, we are continuously expanding our amenities and offerings to take the best care of our residents, and team! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef to find meaningful, purpose driven work in an environment that values you!

Learn more about us at https://transformingage.org/community/carriage-glen/ and find your happy place with us!

Our Chefs

• Prepare assigned stations for shift.
• Under direction of lead cook/sous chef, prepare individual components of various entrees and food items, adhering to the individual dietary restrictions of residents.
• Maintain kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling in compliance with State, Federal, and DSHS regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed!

• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience as a cook/sous chef/grill cook (1-2 years preferred).
• Ability to prepare high quality food for our residents.
• Flexibility with schedule may be required, with the occasional need to work Saturdays/Sundays, and other days/shifts as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with food and equipment venders as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with staff and residents.
• Ability to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• CPR and first aid training may be required per state/local guidelines.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course, as required by state/local guidelines.
• Completion of background check, drug screen, and/or pre-employment tasks such as fingerprint and physical may be required in certain locations state/local requirements.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to push/pull/carry up to 30lbs