Chef/Cook – Morningstar Memory Care
Bring your energy, creativity, and heart to the kitchen! Morningstar Memory Care is seeking a passionate part-time Chef to craft delicious, nourishing meals that do more than satisfy—they spark joy and meaningful moments for our residents.
What You’ll Do:
- Create fresh, flavorful menus with a creative touch
- Prepare meals tailored to residents’ needs and preferences
- Lead in the kitchen with positivity and teamwork
Why It Matters:
Your food can comfort, connect, and even bring back cherished memories. Every dish you serve helps enhance quality of life for those in our care.
If you’re a chef who loves making a difference, this is more than a job—it’s a purpose.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all food is prepared in compliance with food safety regulations and best practices for food handling.
- Preparing meals to a high standard and ensuring that every dish is both nutritious and visually appealing for our residents.
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including proper storage of ingredients and supplies.
- Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and make manager aware as necessary.
- Complete food & equipment temperature logs.
Qualifications
- Culinary certification or relevant professional training preferred (e.g., diploma or degree in culinary arts)
- Experience in food preparation and kitchen operations, ideally in a care, healthcare, or hospitality setting
- Ability to prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals catering to various dietary needs (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, pureed diets)
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail in food presentation
- Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with kitchen staff and care teams
- Compassion and understanding of the needs of elderly residents.
- Flexibility to adapt menus based on resident feedback and seasonal ingredients
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques and food handling practices.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
Come join our team of professionals! Use your creativeness and unique skills to provide great nutritious meals for our residents! Pay is based on experience.
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
