Chef/Cook - Cardigan Ridge

Job Description

Job Description

Cardigan Ridge, a Lifespark Senior Living Community, is looking for a Culinary Director to join our growing team!

At Cardigan Ridge Senior Living, we're redefining senior living in Little Canada, MN. We help seniors Age Magnificently in our gorgeous, apartment-style community, providing Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care services. Join our team today!

Shifts Available:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (2 pm- 6 pm)/ Monday-Thursday 7 am-1 pm
Every Other Weekend (9 am-6 pm)

Wage: $21/hour

Are you compassionate towards others?  Are you passionate about enriching the lives of others?  If so, we want you to join our team and help seniors Age Magnificently!  Our Cook/Chef becomes family and impacts the lives of our residents who live in a Lifespark Senior Living Community.       

In this position, you will be responsible for preparing food in accordance with prescribed resident diet specifications, facility procedures, and dietary and sanitary regulations.  Duties include:     

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, and temperature control procedures. 
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils.  
• Check all trays for menu and diet requirements, preferences, and accuracy. 
• Ensure proper storage for food and supplies. 
• Review and process diet changes and ensure menus are maintained and followed in accordance with established procedures. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Experience in a senior living setting is preferred. 
• Must be able to relate professionally, positively, and cooperatively with residents, resident’s families, and employees. 
• Must possess advanced computer skills, including email use. 

Benefits:     

• Annual reviews with wage increases 
• Paid time off & paid holidays 
• Medical, dental, vision benefits 
• 401k + company match  
• Employee Referral bonuses 
• Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan forgiveness 
• Flexible scheduling 
• Career development 

It has been and will continue to be our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, military service, use or nonuse of lawful products off the Employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or declining to attend a meeting or to participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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