Lead Cook — Therapeutic Diets & Senior Living

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Dining Services Associate to prepare meals for residents, guests and staff.

You will work from daily planner and standard recipes, assist on the food line, ensure safety and sanitation, and deliver friendly, responsive service to residents and guests.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, alternating weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in production cooking and/or preparing therapeutic diets is preferred.
• You need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• You have and/or are willing to obtain the necessary food handling and sanitation licenses.
• You have basic computer skills. Entry level proficiency with Excel and Word is required.
• You possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• You have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• You can maintain a positive and friendly demeanor toward the residents and your co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food using the daily planner and SLC standard recipes.
• Work the food line during mealtimes.
• Ensure that all food meets safety guidelines and that all kitchen areas meet sanitation guidelines.
• Ensure resident and guest satisfaction by responding quickly to needs and requests.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward all residents, visitors and co-workers.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Food handling license

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Lifestyle in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Dining Services Associate to prepare meals for residents, guests and staff.

You will work from daily planner and standard recipes, assist on the food line, ensure safety and sanitation, and deliver friendly, responsive service to residents and guests.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, alternating weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, disability coverage and paid time off.