Full-Time Cook — Create Quality, Comforting Meals

The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Perk Spot discounts

Job summary

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time kitchen team member for our dining program. You will prepare high-quality meals following standard recipes and accommodate special diet orders, ensuring consistency and safety.

You will collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Sous Chef to manage food and supply logistics, secure timely items for prep, store leftovers properly, and maintain inventories.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience working in all stations of a hotel kitchen, a restaurant, or a similar operation.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling standards.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work cohesively with the other restaurant team members.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and professional.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Strong customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of high-quality food following standard recipes and special diet orders
• Working with the Director of Food & Beverage and Sous Chef to manage all aspects of food and supply management, including securing items in time for food prep, ensuring leftovers are stored correctly, and inventories maintained

Skills

Two years kitchen experience

Sanitation knowledge

Clear communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Independent and multitasker

Customer service skills

Job description

Spectrum Retirement Communities is seeking a full-time kitchen team member for our dining program. You will prepare high-quality meals following standard recipes and accommodate special diet orders, ensuring consistency and safety.

You will collaborate with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Sous Chef to manage food and supply logistics, secure timely items for prep, store leftovers properly, and maintain inventories.