Culinary Specialist: Senior Living Kitchen

VITALITY LIVING GROUP; Cherokee Heights (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Living Group is seeking a Cook to support our resident-centered dining program. You will review menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure attractive presentation while following recipes and physician orders.

You will uphold food safety, supervise prep when needed, and participate in onboarding and team meetings. This role requires 21+ age and two years of institutional cooking experience, with strong English communication and dependability.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Two years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures, temperature control, and sanitation.
• Ability to follow menus, recipes, and physician orders for texture and liquid thickness.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and Daily Food Production Records for instructions.
• Prepare meals that are nutritious, appetizing, and attractive according to menus and recipes.
• Adhere to all food-related safety/sanitation procedures and portion control policies.
• Ensure food and supplies are available for meals planned and supervise serving carts.
• Prepare and serve food attractively and punctually; cover, label, and store food properly.
• Clean kitchen after meals and attend onboarding and training as requested.
• Follow emergency plans and participate in team meetings as requested.

Skills

Foodservice experience

English communication

Job description

Vitality Living Group is seeking a Cook to support our resident-centered dining program. You will review menus, prepare nutritious meals, and ensure attractive presentation while following recipes and physician orders.

You will uphold food safety, supervise prep when needed, and participate in onboarding and team meetings. This role requires 21+ age and two years of institutional cooking experience, with strong English communication and dependability.