Cook - Full-Time | Independent Living Kitchen (3959)

LARKSFIELD PLACE•Wichita, KS

25d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Cook – Full-Time What We Offer: Starting Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour based on experience Schedule: Full-time, with rotating weekends Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, internal promotions, and professional development A Meaningful Role: Create safe, high-quality meals that support resident health and well-being Supportive Culture: Join a culinary team that values excellence, cleanliness, and collaboration Who Are We? Larksfield Place Retirement Communities is more than just a premier senior living community—it’s a movement among our employees who take pride in creating an environment of exceptional care, service, and engagement. Locally managed in Wichita, we are a not-for-profit continuous care retirement community with a national reputation for excellence. We live by our "Elevate Every Day" mantra—striving to enhance the lives of our residents, team members, and community through compassion, excellence, and genuine hospitality. Who Are You? You are a skilled and dependable cook with a passion for preparing nutritious and flavorful meals in a clean, safe environment. You thrive in a kitchen setting where attention to detail and resident satisfaction are top priorities. A Day in the Life: Prepare and cook meals for residents in the Independent Living neighborhood following standardized recipes and dietary requirements Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed consistently Maintain cleanliness in all workstations and kitchen areas Assist with plating, garnishing, and presenting meals to meet Larksfield Place’s standards Follow established protocols to ensure meal consistency, portion control, and quality Communicate with dietary staff regarding resident preferences and feedback Support daily kitchen operations including prep, equipment checks, and inventory rotation Uphold standards for infection control, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant line and/or healthcare setting Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and recipe compliance Strong understanding of kitchen operations and cleanliness standards Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a physical/TB screening High school diploma or GED preferred Kansas Food Handler’s Card required ServeSafe Certification preferred At Larksfield Place, your culinary skills help create memorable meals and meaningful moments. As a Cook, you’ll support the health and happiness of our residents through the meals you serve and the pride you take in your craft. Apply today and be part of a community where we Elevate Every Day—together. Qualifications

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant line and/or healthcare setting
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and recipe compliance
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and cleanliness standards
Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a physical/TB screening

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred
Kansas Food Handler’s Card required
ServeSafe Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and cook meals for residents in the Independent Living neighborhood following standardized recipes and dietary requirements
Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed consistently
Maintain cleanliness in all workstations and kitchen areas
Assist with plating, garnishing, and presenting meals to meet Larksfield Place’s standards
Follow established protocols to ensure meal consistency, portion control, and quality
Communicate with dietary staff regarding resident preferences and feedback
Support daily kitchen operations including prep, equipment checks, and inventory rotation
Uphold standards for infection control, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention