Senior Living Chef (PT) – Nutritious, Tasty Dining

LifeStream at Sun City; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance - HDHP or PPO (Full/

Vision/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 4

Flexible Spending Account

Company matching 403(b) Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal, Sick and Holidays

Paid Volunteer Program

Total Care EAP (Employee Assistance)”

Wages on Demand

Job summary

Bethesda Senior Living Communities in Thornton, CO is seeking a Part-time Chef/Cook to support dining services for residents. The role requires cooking meals that are nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing, following established recipes and menus.

Shifts consist of two days per week (Mondays and Fridays) with rotating weekends; day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability are required. Benefits are included for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of menu planning for geriatric residents.
• Excellent cooking and baking skills.
• Knowledge of restricted diets such as diabetic, low fat, salt free, liquid, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload as emergencies arise.
• Demonstrates a SERVANT heart and attitude by following our Mission Statement.

Responsibilities

• Cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in creating menus that meet the residents’ nutritional needs and accommodates residents’ food preferences.
• Presents meals that are pleasing to the eye and palate.
• Sets up kitchen and preps according to each day’s menu, preps for next day.
• Cleans dishes, floors, walls and kitchen equipment maintaining sanitary guidelines according to community’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains an organized, clean, and safe storeroom, coolers, and kitchen.
• Assists in planning and cooking of special meals.
• Maintains proper temperatures of steam table, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents’ personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents’ rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Ensures adequate daily coverage for meal service by communicating with the Culinary Services Director and/or Host/Hostess, to include taking resident orders for meals, providing drink refills according to residents’ / guests’ requests, assists with the cleaning, resetting and preparation of the dining room in-between mealtimes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Menu planning for geriatric residents

Cooking and baking skills

Restricted diets knowledge (diabetic,低

Interpersonal skills

Compassion for the elderly

MSDS sheets knowledge

Independent work

Servant heart attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Health certification as required by health departments

Job description

Bethesda Senior Living Communities in Thornton, CO is seeking a Part-time Chef/Cook to support dining services for residents. The role requires cooking meals that are nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing, following established recipes and menus.

Shifts consist of two days per week (Mondays and Fridays) with rotating weekends; day, evening, weekend, and holiday availability are required. Benefits are included for eligible staff.