Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $21.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
sign on bonus

Job Description

Clarendale of Addison is a distinguished senior living community that is dedicated to providing exceptional care and enriching experiences for its residents. Renowned for its commitment to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where seniors can thrive, Clarendale of Addison stands at the forefront of innovative senior living services. The company firmly believes in investing not only in its residents but also in its team members, recognizing that a passionate and talented workforce is key to delivering superior care. This approach cultivates a culture of continuous growth and development, enabling employees to build rewarding careers while making meaningful contributions to the lives of seniors.

As a hospitality-focused Cook at Clarendale of Addison, you will play a vital role within the Community Culinary Services Department by delivering hands-on, full-scope production cooking that meets the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. This full-time position offers a schedule from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM with weekend availability, providing a balanced work-life dynamic. Compensation starts at $21.00 per hour, dependent on experience, alongside a $1000 sign-on bonus awarded after 90 days of employment.

The role goes beyond simply preparing meals; it demands a dedicated professional who is passionate about hospitality and committed to enhancing the dining experience for seniors. You will be responsible for ensuring food quality, presentation, and nutritional compliance with local regulations while maintaining impeccable sanitation and operational organization standards. Your expertise in cooking preparation and production, coupled with your ability to work efficiently and accurately under timed conditions, will be essential in producing menu cycle programs tailored to diverse dietary needs.

In addition to cooking responsibilities, you will engage directly with residents, periodically assessing food service quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance. This feedback loop is critical for making informed adjustments to operations and procedures, promoting continuous improvement in food service standards. Moreover, you will embody the community's values, representing Clarendale of Addison in a warm and inviting manner that positively impacts marketing efforts.

By supporting a culture where business decisions and employee engagement drive top-line revenue and occupancy, you contribute to the overall success and sustainability of the community. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with a passion for hospitality and senior engagement, eager to build a meaningful career in senior care culinary services. Joining Clarendale of Addison means becoming part of an extraordinary life—one that values your skills, invests in your future, and offers the unique opportunity to interact with some of the wisest people on earth while making a lasting impact every day.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of one year restaurant or senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Job Duties

  • Exemplify at all times community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization
  • Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times
  • Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per policy and procedure
  • Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency
  • Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production
  • Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary
  • Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance
  • and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations/procedures to promote improved food service
  • Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment
  • Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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