Culinary Services Cook

Where Caring Comes Alive at Sonida Senior Living

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THE JOB: As a Cook or Chef, you'll help create a welcoming, safe, and caring home for our residents. With your kindness, attention to detail, and dependable teamwork, you'll make a difference from the moment your shift begins. Working closely with the team at The Waterford at Colby, you'll play a key role in delivering the exceptional care and experience that defines our community.

THE STARTING RATE: $18 per hour

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Company support for educational and learning opportunities
• Paid referral programs for Team Member and Resident referrals
• Medical, dental, vision, for eligible full-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Training, certification support, and career growth opportunities

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Plans, prepares, and serves attractive, nutritious meals in an organized, timely, and sanitary manner.
• Assists the Culinary Services Director in maintaining a well-organized and efficient Dining Services department.
• Prepares and serves meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen.
• Clean after preparation and service; work area, pots and equipment.
• Ensures all leftovers are covered, labeled, dated and stored in the proper place.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Prior experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, or guest service is preferred, but not required
• Required license/certification, if applicable
• A caring attitude and reliable attendance
• High school graduate or GED preferred
• Must possess Food Service Sanitation Certificate as per State/Local requirements.
• High Experience and/or knowledge of volume meal preparation and serving for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Come Find your Joy Here! Apply Today!