Senior Center Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about preparing nutritious meals and serving older adults in your community? The LINC Caring Community / Palestine Senior Center is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This role supports the Kitchen Manager in preparing, cooking, and serving daily meals that meet health and safety standards while creating a welcoming environment for seniors.

• Prepare and cook daily meals following established menus and recipes.

• Assist with plating, portioning, and serving meals.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.

• Support inventory and supply needs by reporting shortages and rotating stock.

• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and kitchen team to ensure efficient, high-quality service.

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary training preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in food preparation (institutional or commercial kitchen preferred).

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

• Valid food handler’s certification (or ability to obtain).

• Team player with reliability, professionalism, and strong communication skills.

Why Join Us?

At the LINC/Palestine Senior Center, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team providing vital services to older adults in our community. We offer a supportive workplace where your work makes a direct difference in people’s lives.

Greater KC LINC, INC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.