Senior Living Chef: Elevate Dining & Resident Joy

WINDSONG SENIOR LIVING OPERATING COMPANY; Prescott Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee referral bonus

Career progression

Job summary

American Care Concepts is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare and supervise meals for residents, ensuring high-quality standards and cost control. The role involves following menus, collaborating with the Culinary Experience Director, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities include engaging with residents to learn preferences, adhering to recipes, and supporting special events. This position emphasizes service to seniors in a caring, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Passion to serve seniors
• Demonstrates good judgement, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to multi-task and relate well with residents and their families
• Creates a positive environment, encouraging creative problem solving and overall job satisfaction
• Contribute to an incredible customer service experience
• Ability to relate well to residents and their families
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
• Evaluates food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained
• Follows the weekly posted menus
• Interacts with the Culinary Experience Director to ensure food preparation exceeds residents' and families' expectations
• Adheres to standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and control costs
• Consults with the Culinary Experience Director regarding food production and special events
• Adheres to cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen areas and equipment
• Communicates with residents to learn dining tastes and preferences and ensure satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

ServSafe Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

American Care Concepts is seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to prepare and supervise meals for residents, ensuring high-quality standards and cost control. The role involves following menus, collaborating with the Culinary Experience Director, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Responsibilities include engaging with residents to learn preferences, adhering to recipes, and supporting special events. This position emphasizes service to seniors in a caring, team-focused environment.