Culinary Lead for Vibrant Community Kitchen

Vitality Living; Lakeview (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality is seeking a dedicated cook to join our culinary team serving residents and visitors. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow menus and recipes, and ensure food safety and timely service according to our standards.

Requirements include at least 21 years old, 2+ years of institutional or full-service restaurant cooking, and ability to communicate in English. This on-site role supports older adults and their families and participates in ongoing infection-control training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Have two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Meet state or provincial health related requirements.
• Maintain food handlers permit as required by state or provincial regulations.
• Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
• Understands food safety procedures (e.g. temperature safety), sanitation of equipment measures, and storage techniques.
• Desire to work with older adults and their families.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and Daily Food Production Record for instructions.
• Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to company menus and recipes, as well as to physician orders for diet, texture, and liquid thickness.
• Adhere to all food-related safety/sanitation procedures.
• Adhere to portion control policies.
• Ensure food and supplies are available for meals planned.
• Supervise preparation of serving carts.
• Prepare and serve food attractively and punctually.
• Adhere to proper procedures for covering, dating, labeling, and storing of food in a timely manner.
• Complete leftover logs.
• Clean kitchen after meals according to cleaning schedule, including preparation and service areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors.
• Resolve resident food complaints as required.
• Supervise culinary services staff in absence of the Culinary Services Director or Sous Chef.
• Ensure adherence to procedures regarding community infection control policies.
• Use cleaners and other hazardous materials according to department procedure.
• Promptly report and/or address any unsafe conditions or equipment problems.
• Attend and participate in onboarding and annual training, in-services and team member meetings as requested.
• Understand and implement all emergency plans including fire, earthquake, and other disasters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Services Director or Sous Chef.

Skills

Age 21+

Cook experience

English communication

Food safety

Food handler permit

Health certifications

Older adults care

Team collaboration

Job description

Vitality is seeking a dedicated cook to join our culinary team serving residents and visitors. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow menus and recipes, and ensure food safety and timely service according to our standards.

Requirements include at least 21 years old, 2+ years of institutional or full-service restaurant cooking, and ability to communicate in English. This on-site role supports older adults and their families and participates in ongoing infection-control training.