Cook (Full Time - Evening) (Assisted Living)

Senior Lifestyle; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Culinary Team Member to prepare meals and ensure food safety. The role focuses on maintaining kitchen standards and resident satisfaction, requiring effective communication skills and a positive demeanor. Eligible applicants will be offered benefits including health, dental, and access to earned wages.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

DailyPay Access

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• Basic computer skills required with entry-level proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using daily planner and standard recipes.
• Ensure all food meets safety guidelines.
• Respond quickly to resident and guest needs.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Positive Attitude

Education

Food Handling Licenses

Sanitation Licenses

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.