Cook - Senior Living

Lifespace Communities is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a senior living community. In this resident-first, mission-driven environment, you will follow menus and diet orders, support special dietary needs, and uphold strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards. The Cook maintains a clean, organized kitchen, collaborates with care and dietary teams, and contributes to a warm, hospitality-focused dining experience that enhances seniors' quality of life while supporting continuous improvement and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook appetizing, nutritionally balanced meals for residents following menus and diet orders
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards and regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and food storage areas
• Accurately follow recipes, portion guidelines, and special diet modifications
• Collaborate with dietary, nursing, and caregiving teams to support resident needs
• Assist with menu execution, food prep, and inventory rotation
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and correctly
• Support continuous improvement in food quality, presentation, and service
• Interact respectfully with residents, honoring preferences and requests when possible
• Follow organizational policies and participate in training and development

Required Skills

• Food preparation and cooking
• Knowledge of special diets and nutrition basics
• Food safety and sanitation (Serv
• Safe standards)
• Recipe and menu execution
• Portion control and plating
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory rotation and storage
• Time management in high-volume kitchen
• Basic knife skills
• Temperature monitoring and documentation