Chef / Cook - The Residence at Great Woods

LCB Senior Living; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team at The Residence at Great Woods. This rewarding role offers a unique opportunity to create delightful dining experiences for residents while working closely with a dedicated culinary team. Enjoy the perks of a part-time position with no late nights, and benefit from great starting benefits, including health, vision, and dental coverage. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a heart for serving seniors, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact in their lives while advancing your culinary skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a cook in hospitality or healthcare.
• Serve Safe Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service and maintain a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Assist with meal preparation and ensure kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Recipe Following

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Job Details Job Location: The Residence at Great Woods - Norton, MA Salary Range: Undisclosed

If you have been looking for a career that loves you back... This is the one!

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Chef at The Residence at Great Woods. Apply today for immediate consideration!

**Hiring Part Time!**

**No late nights**

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

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Able to assist Culinary Director with the supervision of culinary staff.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of the LCB Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing of the kitchen.
• Adhere to cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensures that all food is received, stored and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs of food and supplies and communicates needs to food service director or assistant food service director.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Document temperatures of food prior to service, refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean (sweeps and mops) and trash emptied.
• Assist with the transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to build positive and strong relationships with associates, coworkers and residents.
  • Focused and dedicated to provide excellent customer service, ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities, accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff, shares job knowledge or resident information with other experienced staff, give and welcome feedback, operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner, and knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking and service.
  • Able to read and follow recipes and printed production guides, cleaning schedules and logs.
• Education: A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment. Serve Safe Certification.
• Experience: Previous experience in health care or hospitality setting is preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Serve Safe Certification
• Physical Demands:
  • Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment.
  • Visual and auditory acuity.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs., and be able to carry objects.
  • Must be able to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand.
  • Must be able to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.