Senior Living Cook
About The Position
Bring your culinary skills to a place where every meal can make a difference. At Messiah Lifeways, our cooks do more than prepare food — they help create comfort, connection, and enjoyable dining experiences for the older adults we serve. From preparing nutritious meals for residents in healthcare settings to creating fresh, made-to-order dishes in our dining venues, our culinary team plays an important role in supporting the health, well-being, and quality of life of our residents. If you take pride in preparing delicious, high-quality food and enjoy making a positive difference through hospitality and service, we'd love to meet you!
Requirements
- Genuine passion for cooking and preparing quality meals.
- Understand the importance of nutrition, food safety, and sanitation.
- Take pride in food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Enjoy serving and interacting with older adults.
- Patient, compassionate, and respectful.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Can stay organized and efficient during busy meal periods.
- Pays close attention to recipes, dietary requirements, and details.
- Dependable, flexible, and willing to work in a variety of kitchen settings.
- Graduate of culinary school or have 1 to 2 years cooking experience in a health care setting, restaurant or dining facility.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cooking experience in senior living, healthcare, restaurants, hotels, schools, or other institutional kitchens is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and resident service.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents, guests, and team members.
- Follow standardized recipes and established menus to ensure consistency and quality.
- Prepare meals that meet residents' dietary needs, preferences, and prescribed modifications.
- Prepare ingredients and organize your workstation before each meal period.
- Cook and portion food according to established quality and nutritional standards.
- Pay close attention to food texture, temperature, presentation, and portion sizes.
- Prepare food in a way that supports the dignity and dining preferences of older adults.
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store food products.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures.
- Safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
- Monitor food quality and report concerns to the Chef on Duty.
- Communicate inventory and product needs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
- Complete cleaning and closing duties.
- Work closely with dining, nursing, and other team members to help ensure residents receive the meals and service they need.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 30 working days.
- Short-Term Leave (STL) eligibility after 90 days.
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Full-Time and Part-Time positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
