Senior Living Cook: Nutritious, Guest‑Focused Meals

Leisure Living; Cass City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Living in Michigan is seeking a dining services team member for full- or part-time shifts (6am-2pm or 11am-7pm) to prepare and serve meals while upholding quality standards for residents.

You will ensure menu adherence, accommodate resident preferences and maintain safe, attractively plated meals in a compassionate senior living setting. High school diploma or GED and 6 months’ cooking/baking experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least six months cooking/baking experience in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
• Effective oral and written communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals based on pre-planned menus and ensure nutritional balance.
• Prepare meals respecting resident preferences and food safety standards.
• Ensure pleasing plate presentation for all meals.
• Offer and prepare meals for residents with special diets as needed.
• Complete dining room service including setup, service and clean up with high hospitality standards.
• Assist with inventory and maintain supplies in all kitchenettes and common areas.
• Follow sanitation schedule for kitchen, equipment, and dining room.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Leisure Living in Michigan is seeking a dining services team member for full- or part-time shifts (6am-2pm or 11am-7pm) to prepare and serve meals while upholding quality standards for residents.

You will ensure menu adherence, accommodate resident preferences and maintain safe, attractively plated meals in a compassionate senior living setting. High school diploma or GED and 6 months’ cooking/baking experience preferred.