Line Cook

Job Title: Cook/Server – Assisted Living Facility

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Reports to: Kitchen Manager/Executive Chef

Reportees: None

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Job Summary: The Line Cook/Server will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, well-balanced meals to residents in an assisted living community. This role involves both cooking and serving duties, ensuring that meals are delivered in a timely, friendly, and professional manner while adhering to safety and dietary guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Cooking Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals based on the menu provided, ensuring they meet nutritional and dietary needs of residents.
• Follow recipes, portion controls, and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including sanitizing equipment and surfaces.
• Assist with meal planning in collaboration with the dietary manager and/or dietitian.
• Ensure food is served at the proper temperature and prepared to residents’ preferences.
• Monitor food inventory and assist with ordering supplies when necessary.

Serving Responsibilities:

• Serve meals to residents in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner.
• Ensure residents’ dining experience is positive and assist with special requests.
• Respond to resident preferences or dietary restrictions, providing alternative meal options as needed.
• Clean and reset dining tables after each meal service.
• Assist in the setup and breakdown of the dining room before and after service.
• Ensure dining room is maintained in a clean and welcoming environment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous cooking and/or serving experience, preferably in a healthcare or senior living environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, team members, and family members.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to work with older adults.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Flexible, reliable, and capable of working as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in food safety or culinary arts.
• Experience in working with special dietary needs (e.g., low sodium, gluten-free, diabetic).
• Previous experience in assisted living or healthcare environments.

Work Environment:

• This position is based in an assisted living facility, with work performed in a kitchen and dining area.
• Must be able to handle the physical demands of the role, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Salary : $18 - $20