Culinary Services Cook

Sonida Senior Living; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Referral programs

Medical, dental, vision for eligibleFT

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Training and career growth

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is hiring a Culinary Services Cook in Louisville, KY. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals while supporting a clean and organized dining operation. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and flexible shifts to meet residents' needs.

Experience in senior living or healthcare is preferred. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate is required, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred but not required.
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate per state/local requirements.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and work in a team environment.
• Flexible shifts and effective verbal/written communication are important.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains high dining standards including service delivery, customer service, and cleanliness.
• Cleans after preparation and service; maintains work area, pots, and equipment.
• Ensures leftovers are covered, labeled, dated, and stored properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Communication

Multi-tasking

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Where Caring Comes Alive at Sonida Senior Living

Culinary Services Cook | Louisville, KY

As a Cook or Chef, you'll help create a welcoming, safe, and caring home for our residents. With your kindness, attention to detail, and dependable teamwork, you'll make a difference from the moment your shift begins. Working closely with the team at The Ashton on Dorsey, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional care and experience that defines our community.

THE STARTING RATE:

$18.00 per hour

The Perks & Benefits

• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, for eligible full-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Training, certification support, and career growth opportunities

The Day-to-day

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

The Ideal Candidate

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred, but not required
• Required license/certification, if applicable
• A caring attitude and reliable attendance
• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High Experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing
• Must be 18 years of age or older