cook

Arbor View; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living is seeking a culinary teammate to prepare hot and cold menu items, working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line, while ensuring proper portioning and adherence to standardized recipes. You will taste and adjust quality, maintain organization, and support weekend shifts in a compassionate senior living environment that values teamwork, safety, and hospitality.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and presentation of food products.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving according to menu and recipes.
• Taste and assess quality and palatability of prepared dishes.

Skills

Senior Living experience

Food handling safety

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Weekend availability

Job description

About LakeHouse Senior Living

LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse is a place where purpose thrives, culture unites us, and opportunity is always present. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad‑bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members are eligible to participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match, our Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

EOE D/V