Senior Living Culinary Cook — Fresh Menus & Growth

The Landing of Long Cove; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

401(k) retirement plan

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Health, dental, vision, and voluntary;

Job summary

The Landing of Long Cove is seeking a skilled Culinary Cook for our senior living community in Mason, OH. You will prepare high-quality meals that meet nutritional needs while ensuring safety and warmth in a resident-centered kitchen.

Responsibilities include menu planning, batch cooking, temperature monitoring, and supervising servers. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required; strong leadership and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed all ServSafe educational requirements.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and computer skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 pounds and bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach and sit for long periods.
• Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in batches ensuring proper temperature
• Taste all food before serving to residents to ensure the food is good quality and palatable
• Cover all hot plates and place under a heat lamp for delivery; cover and place cold plates in a designated area, ensuring all are served at the proper temperature
• Plan menus and prepare seasonally inspired meals, including any special dietary requirements
• Monitor and record food temperatures at each meal
• Frequently taste and adjust food for proper appearance, flavor, smell, and consistency
• Plan Chef’s Choice items to be served daily, verifying selection with Culinary Director as requested
• Supervise servers to prepare food, clean, and store supplies and equipment
• Oversee servers as they complete resident checklists and communicate to ensure residents’ needs are met
• Assists in receiving and storage of deliveries from vendors
• Maintains a clean food service work area as food preparation and service is in process

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Job description

The Landing of Long Cove is seeking a skilled Culinary Cook for our senior living community in Mason, OH. You will prepare high-quality meals that meet nutritional needs while ensuring safety and warmth in a resident-centered kitchen.

Responsibilities include menu planning, batch cooking, temperature monitoring, and supervising servers. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required; strong leadership and a positive attitude are essential.