Chef / Cook - Suffield by the River

LCB Senior Living, LLC; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community is hiring Cooks for a rewarding role at Suffield by the River. This full-time position offers great benefits from day one, including health, vision, dental insurance, and a supportive work environment dedicated to enhancing the dining experience for residents. Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful dining moments.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Work with an Amazing Team!

Rewarding role working with seniors

Qualifications

• 1-3 years cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Physical demands include dexterity and the ability to lift 15 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Collaborate with culinary leaders to ensure resident satisfaction with dining.
• Assist in supervising culinary staff and maintaining food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Multitasking

Relationship Building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Suffield by the River - Suffield, CT

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

LCB Senior Living is hiring Cooks at Suffield by the River. Apply today for immediate consideration!

**Full Time**

**Pay based upon experience**

What We Offer:

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time)
• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k
• PTO- Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to ensure resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
• Assist in supervising culinary staff alongside the Culinary Director.
• Support the preparation and execution of dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and food storage areas.
• Handle opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Follow cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to standards.
• Estimate and communicate food and supply needs.
• Assist in preparing and cooking meals per recipes and menus.
• Monitor food temperatures before service and in refrigeration/freezers.
• Ensure snacks and beverages are available for residents.
• Keep kitchen floors clean and trash emptied.
• Assist with food transportation and storage.
• Support special events, banquets, and themed meals.

Qualifications:

• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and residents.
• Focus on providing excellent customer service and multitasking skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, production guides, and schedules.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; 1-3 years cooking experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.
• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Physical demands include dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, ability to lift at least 15 lbs., and perform various physical movements.