Senior Living Cook: Creative, Care-Driven Cuisine

Glenncrest at Decatur; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenncrest at Decatur is seeking a Cook to join our senior living community. You will prep, plan and cook meals according to established menus, and contribute to a hospitable dining environment that emphasizes safety and cleanliness.

Equal opportunity employer. Must have a caring heart, ability to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends, with 2 years of culinary experience; HS diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred. Join us to nourish residents and thrive in a team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; culinary degree preferred.
• 2 years of related culinary experience.
• Good knife skills and familiarity with all cooking methods.
• Experience with therapeutic/modified diets is a plus.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prep, plan and cook meals according to established menus.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in food quality and service quality.
• Maintains a kitchen environment that promotes teamwork, safety, hygiene and cleanliness; stock supplies as needed.
• Willingness to work in a senior living environment and meet hospitality standards.

Skills

Cooking

Knife skills

Food preparation

Therapeutic diets familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade School/Associate/Bachelor's in culinary (preferred)

Job description

Glenncrest at Decatur is seeking a Cook to join our senior living community. You will prep, plan and cook meals according to established menus, and contribute to a hospitable dining environment that emphasizes safety and cleanliness.

Equal opportunity employer. Must have a caring heart, ability to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends, with 2 years of culinary experience; HS diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred. Join us to nourish residents and thrive in a team.