Cook - Full-Time | Independent Living Kitchen (3200)

Larksfield Place Retirement Communities • Full-time • Wichita, KS, US • $17 / hour • 1w ago

pstrongCook ndash; Full-Time | Independent Livingnbsp;/strong/p pstrongWhat We Offer:/strong/p ul li pstrongStarting Pay:/strongnbsp;Starting at $17.00/hour based on experience/p /li li pstrongSchedule:/strong Full-time, with rotating weekends/p /li li pstrongBenefits:/strong Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off/p /li li pstrongGrowth Opportunities:/strong Tuition reimbursement, internal promotions, and professional development/p /li li pstrongA Meaningful Role:/strong Create safe, high-quality meals that support resident health and well-being/p /li li pstrongSupportive Culture:/strong Join a culinary team that values excellence, cleanliness, and collaboration/p /li /ul hr / pstrongWho Are We?/strongbr / Larksfield Place Retirement Communities is more than just a premier senior living communitymdash;itrsquo;s a movement among our employees who take pride in creating an environment of exceptional care, service, and engagement. Locally managed in Wichita, we are a not-for-profit continuous care retirement community with a national reputation for excellence.br / We live by our emquot;Elevate Every Dayquot;/em mantramdash;striving to enhance the lives of our residents, team members, and community through compassion, excellence, and genuine hospitality./p hr / pstrongWho Are You?/strongbr / You are a skilled and dependable cook with a passion for preparing nutritious and flavorful meals in a clean, safe environment. You thrive in a kitchen setting where attention to detail and resident satisfaction are top priorities./p hr / pstrongA Day in the Life:/strong/p ul li pPrepare and cook meals for residents in the Independent Living neighborhood following standardized recipes and dietary requirements/p /li li pEnsure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed consistently/p /li li pMaintain cleanliness in all workstations and kitchen areas/p /li li pAssist with plating, garnishing, and presenting meals to meet Larksfield Placersquo;s standards/p /li li pFollow established protocols to ensure meal consistency, portion control, and quality/p /li li pCommunicate with dietary staff regarding resident preferences and feedback/p /li li pSupport daily kitchen operations including prep, equipment checks, and inventory rotation/p /li li pUphold standards for infection control, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention/p /li /ul hr / pstrongQualifications:/strong/p ul li pMinimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant line and/or healthcare setting/p /li li pKnowledge of food safety, sanitation, and recipe compliance/p /li li pStrong understanding of kitchen operations and cleanliness standards/p /li li pMust be at least 18 years of age and pass a physical/TB screening/p /li li pHigh school diploma or GED preferred/p /li li pKansas Food Handlerrsquo;s Card required/p /li li pServeSafe Certification preferred/p /li /ul hr / pAt Larksfield Place, your culinary skills help create memorable meals and meaningful moments. As a Cook, yoursquo;ll support the health and happiness of our residents through the meals you serve and the pride you take in your craft./p pstrongApply today and be part of a community where we Elevate Every Daymdash;together./strong/p