Senior Living Kitchen Specialist

Cornerstone Management; Holmen (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Cornerstone Management is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests in our senior living communities. You will deliver high-quality, well-presented meals with attention to dietary needs and sanitary practices, while providing exceptional customer service.

Join a supportive environment focused on resident-centered care, ongoing training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice.
• Must prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with staff and management.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
• Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, including HACCP and the Wisconsin Food Code.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
• Support the mission and values of Cornerstone Management Communities.

Skills

Food service vocabulary

Team player

Punctuality

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Food safety practices

Job description

Cornerstone Management is seeking a kitchen team member to prepare and serve daily meals for residents and guests in our senior living communities. You will deliver high-quality, well-presented meals with attention to dietary needs and sanitary practices, while providing exceptional customer service.

Join a supportive environment focused on resident-centered care, ongoing training, and professional development.