Senior Living Culinary Cook — Growth, Training & Team

Sonida Senior Living; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education opportunities

Referral programs

Medical, dental, vision for eligibleFT

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Training and career growth

Job summary

Sonida Senior Living is hiring a Culinary Services Cook in Louisville, KY. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals while supporting a clean and organized dining operation. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and flexible shifts to meet residents' needs.

Experience in senior living or healthcare is preferred. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate is required, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred but not required.
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate per state/local requirements.
• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and understand recipes and work in a team environment.
• Flexible shifts and effective verbal/written communication are important.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains high dining standards including service delivery, customer service, and cleanliness.
• Cleans after preparation and service; maintains work area, pots, and equipment.
• Ensures leftovers are covered, labeled, dated, and stored properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Communication

Multi-tasking

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Service Sanitation Certificate

Job description

Sonida Senior Living is hiring a Culinary Services Cook in Louisville, KY. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals while supporting a clean and organized dining operation. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and flexible shifts to meet residents' needs.

Experience in senior living or healthcare is preferred. A Food Service Sanitation Certificate is required, with a high school diploma or GED.