Senior Living Kitchen Leader: Creative, Nutritious Meals

Hawthorn Retirement Group; Sandia Heights (NM); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hawthorn Senior Living is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals from scratch and work with a team to ensure smooth operation in the kitchen. You will follow Hawthorn menus, maintain portion control, and adhere to sanitation standards while training for cross-functional roles and supporting residents with high-quality service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in institutional or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Must be able to read and prepare Hawthorn recipes.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation practices and temperature logs.
• Demonstrates strong communication with residents and staff in English.

Responsibilities

• Regularly prepare meals following Hawthorn menus and portion-control standards.
• Oversee kitchen tasks in absence of the Community Executive Chef.
• Maintain logs, reports, and records with accuracy.
• Ensure safe food-handling procedures and proper stocking.

Skills

Culinary Arts Degree

Institutional cooking

Menu planning

Food safety

CPR certification

English communication

Team player

Cross-training

Education

Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Hawthorn Senior Living is seeking a kitchen professional to prepare nutritious, appetizing meals from scratch and work with a team to ensure smooth operation in the kitchen. You will follow Hawthorn menus, maintain portion control, and adhere to sanitation standards while training for cross-functional roles and supporting residents with high-quality service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth within