Creative Kitchen Supervisor — Senior Living Dining

Sonida Senior Living; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO from Day One

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Dependent Care FSA

Educational opportunities

Referral programs

No late-night hours

Restaurant-style dining

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living seeks a hands-on Supervisor and Cook for Oakwood Hills, a Sky Active community in Eau Claire, WI. You will lead dining experiences, preparing meals and guiding kitchen staff to meet dietary needs while delivering hospitality and safety.

Join Oakwood Hills, where a more predictable schedule, competitive pay, and growth opportunities meet compassionate service for residents. Bring creativity to menus and events while upholding high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Has a passion for cooking and preparing quality meals.
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day.
• Takes pride in work and pays attention to quality and detail.
• Understands the importance of food safety and sanitation.
• Is dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Has previous cooking or food service experience.
• Has previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements.
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Assisting with meal planning, food preparation, and special dietary needs as assigned.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work environment.
• Monitoring food supplies and communicating inventory or equipment needs.
• Leading a team of chefs and servers and providing backup support to the Culinary Director on ordering, inventory and scheduling.

Skills

Cooking

Leadership

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Cooking or food service experience

Job description

A Different Kind of Culinary Career

Cook for people, not tickets. Create memorable experiences. Help us redefine senior living dining—and still have a life outside the kitchen! Bring your culinary passion to Oakwood Hills, a Sky Active community in Eau Claire, WI where great food, hospitality and relationships come together. If you're ready for a different kind of culinary career—one where you can create memorable dining experiences, build meaningful relationships and still have a life outside the kitchen—we'd love to meet you.

Typical Schedule (Subject to change based on special events and scheduled department PTO)

Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10:30am - 7:00pm

Fridays rotating 6:00am-2:30pm and 10:30am-7:00pm with Culinary Director

Periodic weekends and holidays are part of the role, as expected in a hospitality position, but you won't be living at work.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Competitive pay
• PTO available starting on Day One
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational and learning opportunities
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Enjoy no late-night restaurant hours — kitchen service typically wraps up by 7 p.m.
• Help create a more restaurant-style, hospitality-driven dining experience for our residents
• Bring your creativity to menus, special events and themed dining experiences
• Build relationships with the people you serve and learn their individual preferences.
• Enjoy a more predictable schedule and better work-life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens.
• Work in an environment where great food and great hospitality truly matter.
  
  

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

As a Supervisor and Cook, you'll help create delicious and enjoyable dining experiences while ensuring meals are prepared safely and meet the dietary needs of our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assisting with meal planning, food preparation, and special dietary needs as assigned
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work environment
• Monitoring food supplies and communicating inventory or equipment needs
• Working collaboratively with the Dining Services team to provide an exceptional experience for residents
• Following all company policies, food safety standards, and applicable local and state regulations
• Lead a team of chefs and servers
• Provide backup support to the Culinary Director on ordering, inventory and scheduling
  
  

What we're looking for

The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Who

• Has a passion for cooking and preparing quality meals
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to quality and detail
• Understands the importance of food safety and sanitation
• Is dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Has previous cooking or food service experience
• Has previous leadership experience
  
  

Why Oakwood Hills

At Oakwood Hills, the meals you prepare are more than just food—they are an important part of our residents' day. Your skills, creativity, and care can help create moments of comfort, connection, and joy.

If you're ready to bring your passion for cooking to a career with purpose, join our supportive team and make a difference one meal at a time. We'd love to meet you—apply today!

• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.