Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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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
Training and Development

Job Description

Clarendale Ann Arbor is a distinguished senior living community committed to providing exceptional care and hospitality to its residents. Known for its warm and engaging environment, Clarendale Ann Arbor emphasizes a philosophy of respect and dignity, appreciating the rich life stories and experiences of the senior population it serves. As part of an extraordinary company, Clarendale invests not only in the quality of senior living but also in the personal and professional growth of its employees. This commitment creates a workplace culture centered on collaboration, learning, and meaningful connections, allowing team members to thrive while making a positive impact on the lives of older adults.

Clarendale Ann Arbor is currently seeking a hospitality-focused Cook to join the Community Culinary Services Department. This role involves hands-on production cooking, ensuring that every meal prepared complies with stringent standards of quality, cleanliness, and presentation. The Cook will play an essential part in delivering nourishing, visually appealing, and diet-appropriate meals to the residents — a task that requires attention to detail, culinary expertise, and a passion for hospitality. Beyond preparing food, the Cook will engage with residents to evaluate the quality of food service and implement improvements when necessary, promoting not just nourishment but enjoyment and well-being.

Embodying the community's standards of cleanliness and sanitation at all times, the Cook will work efficiently and accurately to produce and serve menu cycle programs compliant with local nutritional and dietary requirements. This position demands a proactive approach to operations, fostering a welcoming environment for residents and contributing to a culture of excellence that supports Clarendale Ann Arbor's overall mission. By joining Clarendale Ann Arbor, employees become part of a team dedicated to senior care innovation, where their contributions directly influence the health, happiness, and satisfaction of seniors. Candidates passionate about hospitality, culinary arts, and senior engagement will find this role rewarding and impactful. Clarendale Ann Arbor is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer encouraging enthusiastic and compassionate senior care professionals to apply and become valued members of their team.

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/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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