Lead Cook - Assisted Living Dining

The Manor Assisted Living Community; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits after 30 Days

401K

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Insurance options

Job summary

The Manor Assisted Living Community in Little Rock, AR, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dietary team. You will cook, prep, and serve meals for residents, while helping to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

Responsibilities include supervising staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, adhering to meal schedules, and following long‑term care regulations. Weekend hours with some weekdays are required; the role supports our commitment to quality resident care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with preferred institutional dietary service experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including during emergencies, with patience toward staff, residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, cook and serve for assigned meal.
• Supervise Dietary staff in absence of Executive Chef.
• Ensure timely adherence to scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal/State long‑term care regulations and adhere to Dietary Department policies.
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing food and supplies.
• Execute cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Contribute to arrangement of tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve residents with care and courtesy.
• Manage dishwashing responsibilities and proper storage of dishes.
• Engage in floor cleaning activities including sweeping, mopping, disinfecting with safety signs.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Cleaning

Serving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Manor Assisted Living Community in Little Rock, AR, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our dietary team. You will cook, prep, and serve meals for residents, while helping to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.

Responsibilities include supervising staff in the absence of the Executive Chef, adhering to meal schedules, and following long‑term care regulations. Weekend hours with some weekdays are required; the role supports our commitment to quality resident care.