Senior Living Chef — Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Western States Lodging and Management; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Hotel discounts at Western States Lodg

Competitive Pay – $17–$20 hourly

Job summary

Legacy Village of Taylorsville is seeking a Chef to prepare high-quality meals for residents, following standardized recipes and production schedules. You’ll plan menus, source ingredients, and ensure timely service while accommodating dietary needs and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a senior living dining environment.

Join a culinary team focused on nutritious, flavorful meals and positive resident experiences, with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary arts education or training from a vocational school, community college, or similar program is a plus.
• 1–3 years of kitchen or culinary experience preferred, including experience as a cook, line cook, prep cook, or similar position.
• Experience in a senior living, healthcare, restaurant, hospitality, or similar food-service environment is a plus.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit as required.
• Basic knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to providing consistently high-quality meals.
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with residents, guests, supervisors, and fellow associates.
• Ability to safely lift and handle up to 30 pounds.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals using standardized recipes while meeting our standards for taste, appearance, portioning, temperature, and presentation.
• Prepare a variety of menu items while following established production schedules to ensure meals are ready and served on time.
• Assist with meal planning and determine the food, ingredients, and supplies needed to support daily menus.
• Retrieve and organize necessary food and supplies from storage areas in advance of meal preparation.
• Prepare meals according to established menus and obtain supervisor approval before making food substitutions.
• Prepare special meals and accommodate resident dietary needs as directed.
• Monitor food throughout preparation and service for quality, taste, aroma, appearance, and proper temperature.
• Follow recipes and portion guidelines to provide residents with consistent quality and presentation.
• Properly receive, store, rotate, label, and organize food products and supplies.
• Use food, supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment responsibly to help control waste and food costs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation environment.
• Follow proper food handling, sanitation, infection control, safety, and loss-prevention procedures.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Communication with residents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts education or training

Job description

Legacy Village of Taylorsville is seeking a Chef to prepare high-quality meals for residents, following standardized recipes and production schedules. You’ll plan menus, source ingredients, and ensure timely service while accommodating dietary needs and maintaining safety and cleanliness in a senior living dining environment.

Join a culinary team focused on nutritious, flavorful meals and positive resident experiences, with competitive hourly pay and a benefits package.