Senior Living Dietary Cook - Create Nourishing Meals

Lakeview Village; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center and pool

Job summary

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dining services. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and coordinate with the dining team to deliver quality meals that support residents' quality of life.

The role requires at least three years of cooking experience, the ability to read material safety data sheets, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach to working with elderly residents. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• GED or high school graduation preferred.
• At least three years of cooking experience required.
• Ability to read written documents including MSDS and labels.
• Ability to work irregular hours.
• Empathetic approach to the elderly and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and portion meals for menus.
• Operate kitchen appliances and utensils to cook meals.
• Cook according to Lakeview Village recipes and regulations.
• Monitor progress of multiple dishes and coordinate with team.
• Restock supplies and ensure cleanliness of workstations.
• Assist servers and ensure accurate, timely plating.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Read documents

Empathy toward elderly

Judgement

Education

GED or High School Graduation

Job description

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS is seeking a full-time Cook to join our dining services. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and coordinate with the dining team to deliver quality meals that support residents' quality of life.

The role requires at least three years of cooking experience, the ability to read material safety data sheets, and a compassionate, team-oriented approach to working with elderly residents. This is a full-time position with benefits.