Senior Living Cook (Part-Time) – Fresh, Hospitable Meals

Lockwood Management Llc; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook role at Lockwood Management Llc involves preparing meals for residents in senior living communities in Clinton Township, MI, following federal, state, and local guidelines and company standards. The position emphasizes hospitality with residents, families, and staff, and requires adherence to safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include menu item preparation, proper plating, temperature checks, and regular meetings with the Chef Manager to improve service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be a minimum of 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

Culinary training

Servsafe certification

Relate to seniors

Food safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Cook role at Lockwood Management Llc involves preparing meals for residents in senior living communities in Clinton Township, MI, following federal, state, and local guidelines and company standards. The position emphasizes hospitality with residents, families, and staff, and requires adherence to safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities include menu item preparation, proper plating, temperature checks, and regular meetings with the Chef Manager to improve service.