Cook - AM - $12 to $16 per HOUR

Regency Senior Living is a reputable senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to older adults. As a non-mandate company, Regency Senior Living focuses on enhancing the quality of life for its residents by creating a comfortable, safe, and engaging environment tailored to their specific needs. The company prides itself on maintaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere where residents feel valued and respected. With a skilled team committed to compassionate care, Regency Senior Living ensures that every aspect of life for its residents is supported, including health, wellness, nutrition, and social engagement. The role available at Regency Senior Living is a kitchen and food service position responsible for overseeing the preparation and serving of food to residents in the dining room. This role is integral to ensuring residents receive nutritious and appetizing meals served in a timely and professional manner. The food service associate will work under the supervision of a designated supervisor and will be tasked with a variety of responsibilities related to food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and dining room service. The position requires a person with a passion for culinary arts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team dedicated to senior care. The ideal candidate will have experience in culinary arts or food service, preferably with experience working in environments that serve older adults. Responsibilities include preparing meals according to schedule, maintaining food safety and hygiene standards, and performing cleaning duties to keep the kitchen and dining areas in pristine condition. The candidate must be able to follow safe food handling procedures, monitor equipment temperatures, prepare and replenish food service lines, and manage inventory such as ordering produce and ensuring food supplies are properly stored. The company provides a uniform including black pants, a chef's coat, and black slip-resistant shoes and requires adherence to grooming and uniform standards for professional appearance and safety. This role demands physical activity including standing, walking, bending, and lifting, suitable for individuals capable of performing physical work using safe practices. Overall, this position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of seniors through culinary excellence and dedicated service in a supportive, respectful community environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• Degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience
• Previous experience cooking in a kitchen
• Ability to work with older adults preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop and lift 15 to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics
• Sufficient hearing and visual abilities to comprehend written or verbal communication
• Maintain grooming standards and wear provided uniform