Culinary Specialist - Senior Living (32h/wk)

McLean Affiliates; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Wellness Gym Membership

Health insurance after 30 days

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

McLean Affiliates in Simsbury, CT is seeking kitchen staff to join our team. You will inspect, cook, and prepare foods while maintaining safe handling practices and high-quality service for residents and visitors.

The role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and teamwork. Location is Simsbury, CT, with 32 hours per week and alternating weekend shifts in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of related work experience.
• Serv Safe preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner and communicates with honesty and ethics.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and other departments; maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary handling.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, roaster temperatures to ensure proper cooking.
• Monitor stock, rotate items, and follow labeling procedures.
• Cook and prepare foods to determine if adequately cooked using tasting, aroma, or thermometers.
• Prepare stations according to company guidelines and assist with inventories.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate needs to supervisors.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Professional communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Reading recipes

Adaptability

Education

Serv Safe certification (preferred)

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

McLean Affiliates in Simsbury, CT is seeking kitchen staff to join our team. You will inspect, cook, and prepare foods while maintaining safe handling practices and high-quality service for residents and visitors.

The role emphasizes professionalism, strong communication, and teamwork. Location is Simsbury, CT, with 32 hours per week and alternating weekend shifts in a supportive environment.