Chef The Residence at Orchard Grove

LCB Senior Living•Shrewsbury, MA

23h•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a full-time Chef at The Residence at Orchard Grove in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The role provides customer-focused, restaurant-style dining for residents and supports the Culinary Services Director and/or Executive Director in maintaining resident satisfaction with food and dining programs. The Chef may assist with supervising culinary staff and with the preparation and execution of dining enhancement programs, special events, banquets, and theme meals. The Chef participates in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus; ensures food is received, stored, and prepared to company standards; monitors and documents food and storage temperatures; and keeps the kitchen and food storage and preparation areas clean, safe, and sanitary. The position may involve opening or closing the kitchen, estimating food and supply needs, keeping snacks and beverages available to residents, and assisting with food and supply transportation and storage. The position offers a wage band of $22.75–$27.25 per hour, based on years of experience. Full-time associates receive benefits starting on day one, including health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay. The posting also mentions possible tuition reimbursement, working with an amazing team, and a rewarding role working with seniors.

Requirements

Ability to build positive and strong relationships with associates, coworkers, and residents.
Focus on providing excellent customer service and ability to handle multiple jobs and priorities.
Ability to accept direction from superiors or other experienced staff.
Ability to share job knowledge or resident information with experienced staff and others as needed.
Ability to 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.
ServeSafe Certification.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand.
Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to three years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
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 and 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.
Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.