Cook/Chef (FT/PT) at Legacy of Delano

Lifespark Careers•Delano, MN
•Onsite

About The Position

Legacy of Delano, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is hiring a Cook/Chef to prepare food for residents in accordance with prescribed diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations. The role serves residents in a community with assisted living, independent living, and memory care apartments. The position is offered as either a full-time 0.8 FTE morning schedule (6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) or a part-time 0.5 FTE afternoon schedule (11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.). The hourly wage is $18.00–$23.00, depending on experience. The Cook/Chef prepares and serves meals according to menus, diet plans, recipes, portion requirements, and temperature-control procedures. The role also supports safe and sanitary kitchen operations, checks meal trays for accuracy and resident preferences, ensures proper storage of food and supplies, and processes diet changes while maintaining menus according to established procedures.

Requirements

  • Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, residents’ families, and employees.
  • Must possess advanced computer skills, including email use.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in a senior living setting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve food and meals according to planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature-control procedures.
  • Direct and assist with cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils.
  • Check trays for menu and diet requirements, resident preferences, and accuracy.
  • Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
  • Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed according to established procedures.

Benefits

  • Annual reviews and raises
  • Shift differentials, if applicable
  • Paid time off and vacation time
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time hires
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match for full-time and part-time employees
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career paths to other positions within the company
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