Senior Living Kitchen Chef Menu and Wellness Focus

Liberty Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Senior Living in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare foods to meet resident dietary needs, and assist with menu changes under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role emphasizes food safety, standardized procedures, and delivering a positive dining experience for residents, while supporting inventory, ordering, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two or more years of restaurant experience.
• Must be able to operate standard kitchen equipment.
• Attends trainings and department meetings when necessary.
• Performs other duties as outlined by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Food Production: follows recipes, assists with recipe modification and development, and prepares foods to meet resident needs.
• Food Safety: maintains clean, safe kitchen, monitors temperature records, and reports issues.
• Customer Dining: creates a positive dining experience promoting independence, choice, and well-being.
• Miscellaneous: assists with ordering, receiving, stocking, and inventory; supports teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Other: supports mission, participates in special events, and helps with evacuations or emergencies when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Liberty Senior Living in Wilmington, NC, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare foods to meet resident dietary needs, and assist with menu changes under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role emphasizes food safety, standardized procedures, and delivering a positive dining experience for residents, while supporting inventory, ordering, and teamwork across departments.