Chef

West Village Post Acute; South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Supportive, resident-focused work env

Job summary

West Village Post Acute in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our long-term care kitchen. The role focuses on preparing nutritious meals aligned with resident dietary needs and therapeutic diets, with a team-oriented, hospital-like setting.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of professional cooking experience, culinary school education preferred, and knowledge of food safety.

Qualifications

• Culinary school education preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation; ServSafe certification a plus.
• Leadership and teamwork skills with clear communication.
• Familiarity with therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to menus and resident dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Coordinate with Dietary Manager and Dietitian for therapeutic diets.
• Maintain kitchen organization, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Lead and collaborate with dietary team to promote teamwork.
• Contribute to menu planning and special events.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary school education

Job description

West Village Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 8 N. Texas Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to join our team in a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong culinary skills, and a passion for serving our residents delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced meals.Schedule: 30hrs/week (Full-Time) - 3 days, 10 hr shiftsPay Range: $22-23/hrResponsibilities:Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with facility menus and resident dietary needs.Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.Coordinate with the Dietary Manager and Dietitian to accommodate therapeutic and texture-modified diets.Maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency in the kitchen.Demonstrate excellent time management and attention to detail during meal prep and service.Lead and collaborate with dietary team members to promote a positive, team-oriented work environment.Contribute creativity and input for menu planning and special events.Qualifications:Culinary school education preferred.Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or a high-volume kitchen.Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (ServSafe certification a plus).Ability to manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.Team player with strong communication and leadership skills.Knowledge of therapeutic diets and dietary restrictions preferred.Benefits:$22-23/hrHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holiday paySupportive, resident-focused work environmentIf you’re a passionate chef who values teamwork, creativity, and making a difference in residents’ daily lives, we’d love to hear from you!We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.