Cook

LakeHouse Senior Living; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living in Coldwater, Michigan is seeking a dedicated team member for food preparation in our senior living community. The role involves preparing menu items, ensuring food quality, and maintaining health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in senior living, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods and food handling safety required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, including grill and sauté station work.
• Ensure proper preparation and serving of foods as per recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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 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.

No agencies, please. We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from agencies under any circumstances. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct any inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1004406