Chef - The Residence at Glastonbury - Hartford, CT

LCB Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, specializing in offering compassionate and high-quality care to the elderly. With a focus on creating warm, friendly, and engaging environments, LCB Senior Living is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through a range of services and amenities tailored to meet diverse needs. Operating multiple communities across various locations, the organization blends hospitality with healthcare services to create unique living experiences where seniors feel valued, respected, and supported. The Residence at Glastonbury, located in Glastonbury, CT, is one such community dedicated to delivering exceptional care and comfort to its residents. They foster a culture based on respect, compassion, and continuous improvement, ensuring an inviting atmosphere that encourages social interaction and promotes wellness. The role of Chef at The Residence at Glastonbury is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about making a meaningful difference in senior living. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $21.00 to $23.00, commensurate with experience, with schedules that may include weekends as needed. Chefs play a vital role within the community by providing outstanding food service that promotes a restaurant-style dining atmosphere, critical to the residents' dining satisfaction and overall well-being. The position involves close collaboration with the Culinary Services Director and Executive Director to ensure menus are appealing and meet the dietary needs and preferences of the senior residents. The Chef supports the supervision of the culinary team, ensuring that food preparation and kitchen operations adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sanitation. In addition to daily meal preparation, the Chef assists with special event catering, themed meals, and other dining enhancement programs that contribute to a vibrant, engaging dining experience. The role requires maintaining an organized and hygienic kitchen environment, overseeing inventory and food storage, and handling the opening and closing of the kitchen. The Chef also plays a role in training and mentoring kitchen staff, helping to foster teamwork and professional development. This position appeals to individuals who enjoy working in a team setting, value customer satisfaction, and have a commitment to maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. LCB Senior Living emphasizes a supportive workplace culture, offering a range of benefits starting from day one, including health, vision, dental coverage, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and holiday pay. There is also the potential for tuition reimbursement, making this an excellent career opportunity for those seeking growth and stability in the senior care sector. The team environment, combined with the rewarding experience of working with seniors, makes this Chef position at The Residence at Glastonbury a unique and fulfilling career choice for culinary professionals focused on serving the community.

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment
• Serve Safe Certification
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) lbs and carry objects
• Ability to push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit and stand
• Ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks dictate
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle instruments and equipment
• Visual and auditory acuity
• Previous experience in health care or hospitality setting is preferred