Cook Full-Time

New Perspective Senior Living, LLC; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading senior living community as a Cook, where you'll prepare nutritious meals and ensure food safety for our residents. This role involves following recipes, maintaining a clean kitchen, and engaging with seniors. Enjoy flexible scheduling and various benefits including tuition assistance and a referral bonus. Be part of a team that makes a positive impact on the lives of seniors.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Tuition Assistance

Leadership Support

Inclusive Culture

Positive Impact

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant or healthcare setting.
• For chef roles: 2+ years of experience or culinary/vocational training.

Responsibilities

• Following established recipes and guidelines from the Culinary Services Director.
• Adhering to all food safety and handling regulations.
• Engaging with residents and guests through excellent service.

Skills

Health and Nutrition

Food Safety

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

A New Perspective Cook plays a vital role in our care team by executing recipes, preparing the kitchen, and creating delicious, dietary meals. We seek caring, multi-tasking individuals passionate about health, nutrition, and food safety for seniors.

To learn more about a day in the life of a New Perspective Cook, click here.

Benefits of joining our team include:

• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus for each new team member you refer.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work with your manager to create your ideal schedule.
• Part-Time Opportunities: We accommodate your preferred working hours.
• Tuition Assistance: We support your professional development and internal promotion.
• Leadership Support: Receive resources, training, and guidance to succeed.
• Inclusive Culture: We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Positive Impact: Help seniors live life on purpose!

Responsibilities include:

• Following established recipes and guidelines from the Culinary Services Director.
• Adhering to all food safety and handling regulations.
• Maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Adjusting meals for allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Ensuring proper food service temperatures in coordination with front-of-house staff.
• Assisting with food assembly and preparation.
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas.
• Measuring, mixing, and preparing ingredients as per recipes.
• Cooking using various methods (steam, grill, bake, fry).
• Checking ingredients for freshness.
• Garnishing and presenting dishes attractively.
• Working efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Engaging with residents and guests through excellent service.
• Providing feedback and meal suggestions to supervisors.
• Promoting teamwork and a positive environment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, as required by state regulations.
• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, or senior services setting.
• For chef roles: 2+ years of experience or culinary/vocational training/certification.

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Health reimbursement or savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Educational assistance up to $5,000 annually
• Real-time wage access
• Employee assistance program

*Benefits vary by employment status (full-time, part-time, PRN).

Our hiring process is quick and simple:

1. Application: Complete a 5-10 minute application and provide your contact preferences.
2. Phone Screening: A brief 20-minute call to discuss your career goals and fit.
3. In-Person Interview: A 45-minute interview to learn about your experience, answer questions, tour our community, and meet the team.
4. Job Offer: If suitable, we will extend an offer, sometimes at the interview itself.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.