Traveling Chef

Senior Living Residences•Braintree, MA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Senior Living Residences (SLR), our focus is helping to make our resident's twilight years the best years. We do that by building a team of caring and compassionate professionals. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work. Full time hours with rotating shifts; The traveling chef will be traveling as needed amongst our 24 communities located in the Northeast, providing support, training, and as needed coverage. Mileage is compensated.

Requirements

Certification in “Safe Serve” mandatory
Prior attendance at seminars/workshops to develop skills in management and food services
Previous experience cooking in a similar environment
Ability to follow directions and work well under pressure and at a constant pace to ensure that meals are ready for designated time
Desire to serve seniors and a dedication to improving their quality of life
Proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking English
Comfortable with computer technology. Ability to become proficient in systems SLR uses: Google Apps for Work (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and/or Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Team player; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse workforce; leadership skills with the ability to promote a culture of teamwork, cooperation, enthusiasm and customer service
Physical ability and endurance to move about the kitchen, service kitchen and dining room as required in the performance of job responsibilities
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must have reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Degree in Culinary Arts or Hotel/Restaurant Service preferred
Food Service Sanitation course sponsored by the National Education Foundation/National Restaurant Association preferred

Responsibilities

Supporting SLR communities, as assigned, with the entire operation of the culinary department, including the training and supervision of all department associates
Helping maintain inventory of food, supplies and equipment
Helping with managing the budget
Preparing and serving food/refreshments
Overseeing set-up for all meals and special events
Ensuring the cleanliness and smooth functioning of the kitchen and dining room to provide a gracious dining experience for residents
Supporting with training and serving as a resource to communities on an as needed basis.

Benefits

Paid time off
Holiday pay
Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability coverage
Complimentary life insurance
Pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match
DEI Initiatives
Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
Retail discounts (cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more)
Nationwide tuition rewards program
Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits (pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking)