Nutrition-Driven Community Kitchen Cook

Sunshine Retirement Living; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living seeks a dedicated food service team member to prepare nutritious meals in a resident-centered kitchen, collaborating with cooks and dining staff to ensure smooth daily operations. You will follow approved menus, apply portion-control, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and help residents enjoy appealing, well-presented meals with timely service.

This role requires reliability, strong English communication, and a team-oriented attitude in a respectful, confidential

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Culinary Arts Degree or two years’ experience preferred.
• Ability to read and prepare recipes as provided by the company.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Ability to work with staff and residents.
• Strong communication in English.
• Team player with good customer service.
• Background checks and health screening as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and daily food production worksheets for instructions.
• Prepare meals following community menus and recipes.
• Practice community portion-control standards.
• Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures.
• Ensure that food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned.
• Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
• Follow procedures for labeling, dating, and storing food; complete logs for leftovers.
• Ensure temperature logs are completed at required times.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment per schedules.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food-complaint issues as needed.
• Assist with set-up of special functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be assigned to other duties on a relief basis.

Skills

Team player

English communication

Reading recipes

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree or 2 years’ kitchen experience

Job description

Sunshine Retirement Living seeks a dedicated food service team member to prepare nutritious meals in a resident-centered kitchen, collaborating with cooks and dining staff to ensure smooth daily operations. You will follow approved menus, apply portion-control, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and help residents enjoy appealing, well-presented meals with timely service.

This role requires reliability, strong English communication, and a team-oriented attitude in a respectful, confidential