Culinary Specialist for Quality Community Meals

Phoenixsrliving; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is seeking a Cook to join their Food & Beverage team. The Cook will handle all food preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and service standards for residents.

Open availability required; responsibilities include following approved recipes, maintaining sanitation, managing temperatures, and accommodating dietary needs. SERV Safe certification is preferred or can be pursued.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Culinary apprenticeship or formal training preferred.
• Maintains a current SERV Safe certificate or can pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to posted menus and approved recipes.
• Maintain sanitary food service areas and regulatory compliance.
• Follow production sheets and ensure temperature and quality standards.
• Prepare special dietary needs and texture-modified foods as directed.
• Record temperatures and inventories accurately.
• Operate dish machine and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Record keeping

Temperature monitoring

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Culinary apprenticeship

SERV Safe certification

Job description

The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village is seeking a Cook to join their Food & Beverage team. The Cook will handle all food preparation, ensuring quality, safety, and service standards for residents.

Open availability required; responsibilities include following approved recipes, maintaining sanitation, managing temperatures, and accommodating dietary needs. SERV Safe certification is preferred or can be pursued.