Full Time Cook - The Residence at South Windsor Farms

LCB Senior Living; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community is hiring a Cook at The Residence at South Windsor. This rewarding role offers a chance to provide excellent dining experiences for residents and work with a dynamic team. Experience in cooking and customer service is essential. Comprehensive benefits and paid time off are included from day one.

Benefits

Health

Vision

Dental

401k

PTO - Paid Time Off

Possibility for tuition reimbursement

Work with an Amazing Team!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare settings.
• Serve Safe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Services Director on food satisfaction.
• Assist in supervising culinary staff and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Kitchen Equipment Operation

Recipe Following

Relationship Building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: The Residence at South Windsor - South Windsor, CT

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description:

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Cook at The Residence at South Windsor Farms. Apply today for immediate consideration!

What We Offer:

• Great benefits starting from Day One (Full-Time):
  • Health
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 401k
• PTO - Paid Time Off
• Work with an Amazing Team!
• Possibility for tuition reimbursement
• Rewarding role working with seniors

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to ensure resident satisfaction with food and dining programs.
• Assist in supervising culinary staff alongside the Culinary Director.
• Help prepare and execute the LCB Dining enhancement programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in kitchen and food storage areas.
• Responsible for opening and/or closing the kitchen.
• Follow cleaning schedules as assigned.
• Ensure all food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly needs for food and supplies; communicate needs to the food service director or assistant.
• Participate in preparing and cooking meals based on established recipes and menus.
• Document food temperatures before service, and monitor refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Ensure snacks and beverages are available for residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean and trash emptied.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Support preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and themed meals.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

LCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and capabilities, regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. All employment phases are covered under this policy.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to build positive relationships, provide excellent customer service, handle multiple priorities, operate kitchen equipment safely, and follow recipes and schedules.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; 1-3 years of cooking experience in hospitality or healthcare settings; Serve Safe Certification.
• Experience: Experience in healthcare or hospitality preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Serve Safe Certification required.
• Physical Demands: Dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, ability to lift at least 15 lbs, push/pull carts, walk, sit, stand, and perform tasks requiring bending and reaching.