Chef - Join the Team!

The hiring establishment is a well-regarded residential care community located in Ellisville, Missouri, dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for its residents. This community focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and comfortable environment for elderly individuals, emphasizing respect, compassion, and high-quality care in all aspects of daily living. The facility includes a full-service dining program that aims to meet the nutritional and culinary needs of all residents, ensuring their meals are both delicious and suited to their specific dietary requirements. As a highly respected establishment in the elder care sector, the community prides itself on fostering a compassionate atmosphere and maintaining high standards for resident well-being and satisfaction. The role being offered is a full-time Chef position within this residential care environment. The Chef is responsible for overseeing all meal preparation functions, ensuring that the food served is nutritious, tasty, and visually appealing. This position plays a vital part in the daily lives of residents by contributing to their health, comfort, and overall satisfaction through quality dining experiences. The Chef will work closely with the Culinary Services Director to develop menus that accommodate residents' nutritional needs and personal food preferences, including specialized diets such as diabetic, low-fat, salt-free, and liquid diets. Key responsibilities include cooking meals according to established recipes and menus, preparing the kitchen, maintaining a clean and organized culinary environment, and assisting in the planning and execution of special meals. The Chef must maintain sanitary conditions in accordance with the community's policies and standards and adhere strictly to food safety regulations. In addition, presenting meals attractively and ensuring proper food temperatures are maintained are crucial aspects of the job. This role demands excellent cooking and baking skills along with strong interpersonal skills to interact compassionately and effectively with elderly residents and the caregiving staff. The position is non-managerial and requires the ability to work independently while prioritizing tasks within a fast-paced, restaurant-style kitchen environment. Physical demands of the job include lifting and carrying heavy items, standing for extended periods, and performing various kitchen-related tasks like cutting, slicing, and stirring. The hourly wage range for this full-time position is between $17.00 and $18.00. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training preferred, and necessary health certifications. Overall, this role is essential to enhancing the dining experience at the community and supporting the mission to provide a positive, compassionate living environment for elderly residents.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• able to read, comprehend, and follow recipes and procedures
• culinary training preferred
• appropriate health certification
• ability to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
• physically able to perform stirring, sifting, cutting, slicing, reaching, bending, standing for long periods
• able to work in fast-paced restaurant style kitchen environment
• able to maintain sanitary standards
• excellent interpersonal skills
• compassionate toward elderly residents