Senior Living Cook – Create Nutritious, Plated Perfection

Lockwood Management Llc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood Management Llc seeks a Cook- Senior Site to prepare meals for residents in senior living communities in Ann Arbor, MI, following federal, state, and local guidelines. You will work under the Chef Manager and maintain high food quality, safety, and customer service standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+, and preferably culinary training with ServSafe certification. You will handle cooking duties, sanitation, and collaboration with team to deliver nutritious meals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Culinary training preferred.
• Servsafe certification (or prior certification) preferred.
• Ability to relate to seniors in a courteous, understanding and cooperative manner.
• Knowledge of proper lifting, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Capable of standing and maneuvering on a tile floor for an 8 hour shift and dexterity to use all standard kitchen equipment.
• Capable of carrying and balancing a 10-15 pound tray; pushing and moving items up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge and understanding of cleaning chemicals and required precautions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items, garnishments and desserts following preparation sheets and provided recipes.
• Create and maintain a customer centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.
• Ensure meals are plated in an appealing manner and follow standards set forth by Chef Manager.
• Ensure that all food preparation is done in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines, as well as Lockwood Services standards.
• Complete and record food temperature checks in accordance with Lockwood Services standards.
• Follow food safety and sanitation rules and practices, ensuring work area and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Meet with Chef Manager on a regular basis to discuss service and improve as appropriate.
• Complete all opening and closing duties as assigned, including advanced food preparation and cleaning procedures.
• Know and participate with all safety procedures, including fire safety and evacuation.
• Participate in all assigned education and training programs.
• Maintain clear lines of communication.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Relating to seniors

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training

Tools

Servsafe certification

Job description

Lockwood Management Llc seeks a Cook- Senior Site to prepare meals for residents in senior living communities in Ann Arbor, MI, following federal, state, and local guidelines. You will work under the Chef Manager and maintain high food quality, safety, and customer service standards.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 18+, and preferably culinary training with ServSafe certification. You will handle cooking duties, sanitation, and collaboration with team to deliver nutritious meals