Senior Living Cook: Create Restaurant-Style Dining

Westchester Village; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

PTO

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Career development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per cycle menus, ensuring food safety and quality in a restaurant-style dining experience. You’ll monitor handling, service, and equipment cleaning while supporting nutrition-focused menus for residents.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with 4/8/12 hour shifts, health and dental plans, 401(k) match, PTO, and career development opportunities within a family-oriented retirement community.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent education is required.
• Preference is given to persons with Culinary or equivalent training.
• Minimum one year food service experience in a health care dietary setting is desired.
• Serv Safe certification must be completed in the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food prep and meal service, including nutritional snacks.
• Monitor temperatures of hot/cold foods and ensure safety.
• Plan cooking schedules to meet meal times.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness; follow infection control.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, and storing food.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serv Safe certification

Job description

Westchester Village in Lenexa, KS seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per cycle menus, ensuring food safety and quality in a restaurant-style dining experience. You’ll monitor handling, service, and equipment cleaning while supporting nutrition-focused menus for residents.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with 4/8/12 hour shifts, health and dental plans, 401(k) match, PTO, and career development opportunities within a family-oriented retirement community.