Chef at Independent Living Facility for Seniors

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance

We are seeking a skilled and creative Chef to join our team. This creative team will be responsible for overseeing all culinary activities in our Independent Living for Senior Citizen facility, ensuring high-quality dishes are served on time. The facility is looking for an individual who can prepare up to 45- 3 course meals per day. 35-40 hours per week.

In this position, you can make your own hours. Meals are served 363 days a year. Monday through Friday at 5:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 pm. Meals are not served on Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. If you are passionate about food and have a flair for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes, we would love to hear from you.

*Responsibilities*

- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities

-Shop for all food needed (Either food delivery or store shopping)

- Create innovative menus and develop new recipes

- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations

- Monitor food inventory levels and order supplies as needed

- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

*Qualifications*

- Strong knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures

- Excellent leadership and communication skills

- Understanding of food cost control and budget management

- Certification from a culinary school or degree in Culinary Arts is preferred

If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for culinary excellence and enjoys working for a wonderful population of senior citizens, please contact us.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Required)
• Cooking: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Milford, CT 06776 (Preferred)