
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
meal discounts
Job Description
Clarendale Ann Arbor is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing an exceptional living experience for seniors in the vibrant Ann Arbor area. As part of a broader network committed to excellence in senior care, Clarendale continuously invests in creating a nurturing environment where residents can thrive with dignity, respect, and personalized attention. The community focuses on fostering strong relationships, promoting independence, and enhancing the quality of life for all residents through compassionate, innovative approaches to senior living. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to high standards, Clarendale Ann Arbor stands as a leader in the senior care industry, providing not just living spaces but a true home where residents feel valued and cared for.
At Clarendale Ann Arbor, we are currently recruiting a hospitality-focused Cook to join our dedicated culinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something extraordinary by contributing to the health, happiness, and well-being of our senior residents through excellent food preparation and service. As a Cook, you will engage in full-scope hands-on production cooking within the Community Culinary Services Department, ensuring that every meal not only meets but exceeds quality and presentation standards. This is not just any cooking position, but a vital part of the senior living experience where culinary excellence plays a key role in resident satisfaction and overall community culture.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen organization, which are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the community’s culinary services. You will be accountable for producing and serving menu cycle programs that comply with nutritional and dietary guidelines prescribed by local regulations, and specifically tailored to meet residents’ needs and preferences in accordance with Community Policy and Procedures. This position demands a strong knowledge of all areas of cooking preparation and production, showcasing high levels of speed, accuracy, and efficiency to maintain service excellence.
In addition to food preparation, you will assist in serving meals and warewashing when needed, while consistently engaging with residents to gather feedback on food quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance. This hands-on feedback loop ensures continual improvement in food service operations and supports Clarendale Ann Arbor’s dedication to superior hospitality. The Cook role represents the community in a warm, inviting way that fosters a positive marketing environment, helping to create and sustain a culture focused on business success driven by top-line revenue and occupancy. Being part of Clarendale means you are not just doing a job but contributing to an extraordinary life for seniors, where your work is recognized and valued.
At Clarendale Ann Arbor, we are currently recruiting a hospitality-focused Cook to join our dedicated culinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something extraordinary by contributing to the health, happiness, and well-being of our senior residents through excellent food preparation and service. As a Cook, you will engage in full-scope hands-on production cooking within the Community Culinary Services Department, ensuring that every meal not only meets but exceeds quality and presentation standards. This is not just any cooking position, but a vital part of the senior living experience where culinary excellence plays a key role in resident satisfaction and overall community culture.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining impeccable standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen organization, which are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the community’s culinary services. You will be accountable for producing and serving menu cycle programs that comply with nutritional and dietary guidelines prescribed by local regulations, and specifically tailored to meet residents’ needs and preferences in accordance with Community Policy and Procedures. This position demands a strong knowledge of all areas of cooking preparation and production, showcasing high levels of speed, accuracy, and efficiency to maintain service excellence.
In addition to food preparation, you will assist in serving meals and warewashing when needed, while consistently engaging with residents to gather feedback on food quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance. This hands-on feedback loop ensures continual improvement in food service operations and supports Clarendale Ann Arbor’s dedication to superior hospitality. The Cook role represents the community in a warm, inviting way that fosters a positive marketing environment, helping to create and sustain a culture focused on business success driven by top-line revenue and occupancy. Being part of Clarendale means you are not just doing a job but contributing to an extraordinary life for seniors, where your work is recognized and valued.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- Culinary degree preferred
- Minimum of one year restaurant/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 and 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
- Support creating a culture where business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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