Senior Living Kitchen Chef – Fresh, Diet-Specific Meals

Commonwealth Senior Living; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Michigan is seeking a Cook for full/part-time roles, including every other weekend. You will prepare, present, store and dispatch meals for dining rooms, bistro and resident tray service, following standards and health guidelines.

You will ensure menu items meet nutrition plans, quality, and dietary requirements; maintain safety and sanitation, train new staff, and support inventory and ordering to prevent shortages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of cooking experience.
• Experience in retirement home industry preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety best practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Computer literacy required (Word/Excel/e-mail).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, store and dispatch meals for Dining Room, Bistro, and resident tray service.
• Ensure menu items are prepared according to policies and standards.
• Maintain quality and safety of food and proper portion sizes.
• Adhere to sanitation guidelines and health regulations at all times.
• Assist with training of new staff and inventory/ordering tasks.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

Email

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Michigan is seeking a Cook for full/part-time roles, including every other weekend. You will prepare, present, store and dispatch meals for dining rooms, bistro and resident tray service, following standards and health guidelines.

You will ensure menu items meet nutrition plans, quality, and dietary requirements; maintain safety and sanitation, train new staff, and support inventory and ordering to prevent shortages.