Chef The Residence at Westport
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring as-needed Chefs at The Residence at Westport in Westport, Connecticut. The role prepares and cooks meals according to established recipes and approved menus while supporting a restaurant-style dining atmosphere and excellent customer service for residents. The Chef works closely with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to support resident satisfaction and may assist with supervising culinary staff. The position also helps maintain kitchen safety and sanitation, manage food and supply needs, and prepare snacks, beverages, special events, banquets, and theme meals. Compensation is $24.00–$26.50 per hour, based on years of experience.
Requirements
- ServeSafe certification.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
- Ability to build positive relationships with associates, coworkers, and residents.
- Focus on excellent customer service and ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
- Ability to accept direction from superiors or experienced staff, share job knowledge or resident information as needed, and give and welcome feedback.
- Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation, cooking, and service.
- Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.
- Ability to lift at least 15 pounds and carry objects; push and pull carts; walk, sit, and stand continuously; and turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height.
- Finger and hand dexterity to handle and manipulate instruments and equipment; visual and auditory acuity.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of customer service and promote a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
- Work with the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
- Assist the Culinary Director with supervision of culinary staff.
- Assist with preparation and execution of LCB Dining enhancement programs.
- Maintain kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Open and/or close the kitchen and follow assigned cleaning schedules.
- Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to company standards.
- Estimate daily or weekly food and supply needs and communicate them to the food service director or assistant food service director.
- Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
- Document food temperatures before service and refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
- Prepare and ensure snacks and beverages are available to residents at all times.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors and empty trash.
- Assist with transporting and storing food and supplies.
- Assist with preparing and executing special events, banquets, and theme meals.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
