Cook- Part time

LakeHouse Senior Living; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

LakeHouse Senior Living, located in Latrobe, PA, is seeking a culinary professional responsible for preparing hot and cold menu items and ensuring food quality. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in Senior Living. Responsibilities include portion control, food preparation, and working on the grill and service line. LakeHouse offers competitive salaries, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances as well as paid time off and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items while working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar, and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and serving according to menu cycle and standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

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 can participate in our outstanding 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.

Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1004339