Dining Service Chef - Quick Hire!

The Waterford at Plano is a premier retirement community located in Plano, Texas, dedicated to providing exceptional care and quality living conditions for its senior residents. As a Sonida Senior Living community, The Waterford at Plano prides itself on creating an environment where seniors can live independently or with assisted living support, enriched by compassionate, professional care teams who prioritize residents' health, comfort, and happiness. The community combines a nurturing atmosphere with modern amenities to foster a joyful, engaging lifestyle for seniors at various stages of their aging journey. The Waterford at Plano offers residents a range of lifestyle options and services aimed at enhancing well-being and supporting independence. From tailored assistance with daily living activities to social and recreational events designed to foster community and connection, the community emphasizes respect, dignity, and personalized care for all residents. Their focus on innovative technology integration—such as AI-driven SafelyYou video technology that detects and prevents falls, advanced electronic health record systems to streamline care management, Sage systems to improve response times to residents’ call lights, and Microsoft Power BI for data-driven decisions—highlights their commitment to combining compassionate caregiving with leading-edge tools. As a Dining Services Chef at The Waterford at Plano, you will play a crucial role in delivering nutritious, appealing meals to residents, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met with the highest standards. This position requires a culinary professional with a passion for senior care, excellent culinary skills, and committed attention to hygiene and food safety standards. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, overseeing meal service efficiency, and ensuring the overall dining experience meets the community’s quality benchmarks. The role is full-time and offers a competitive wage and benefits package, which is designed to support employees both professionally and personally. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance; a 401k plan with a company match; paid time off from day one; paid training; an employee assistance program; and opportunities for educational and career growth support. Flexible scheduling options are available to help accommodate different team members’ lifestyles. Moreover, the community offers incentives like paid referral programs to encourage a supportive and engaged workplace environment. This position is ideal for someone with experience in a similar culinary setting who genuinely loves serving others and contributing to the well-being of senior residents. Exceptional customer service skills, attention to individual resident needs, and the ability to work within a collaborative team are essential qualities for success. The Waterford at Plano is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusiveness, committed to providing a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered to grow. Joining The Waterford at Plano means becoming part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the lives of seniors while advancing your career in a stable, forward-thinking company. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact daily while benefiting from a supportive professional environment and a robust benefits package designed to promote work-life balance and employee satisfaction.

• Education and experience relevant to culinary work
• One to two years experience in a similar position preferred
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to senior residents
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and residents
• Ability to observe and report changes in resident status or needs
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the kitchen and dining area