Cook - Full-Time | Independent Living Kitchen (4805)

Cook – Full-Time (Flexible Schedule)

What We Offer:

• Starting Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour based on experience
• Flexible Schedule: Variety in shifts and responsibilities throughout the week
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, internal promotions, and professional development
• A Meaningful Role: Create safe, high-quality meals that support resident health and well-being
• Supportive Culture: Join a culinary team that values excellence, cleanliness, and collaboration

Who Are We?

Larksfield Place Retirement Communities is more than just a premier senior living community—it’s a movement among our employees who take pride in creating an environment of exceptional care, service, and engagement. Locally managed in Wichita, we are a not-for-profit continuous care retirement community with a national reputation for excellence.

We live by our "Elevate Every Day" mantra—striving to enhance the lives of our residents, team members, and community through compassion, excellence, and genuine hospitality.

Who Are You?

You are a skilled and dependable cook with a passion for preparing nutritious and flavorful meals in a clean, safe environment. You thrive in a kitchen setting where teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and resident satisfaction are top priorities.

You enjoy variety in your schedule and are comfortable supporting different areas of kitchen operations including cooking, prep work, and dish support when needed.

Schedule:

• Full-Time
• Flexible schedule including:
  • 2 AM cook shifts
  • 2 PM cook shifts
  • 1 prep/dish support shift weekly
• Rotating weekends and holidays as needed

A Day in the Life:

• Prepare and cook meals for residents following standardized recipes and dietary requirements
• Support both AM and PM meal service operations within the Health Care Center
• Assist with food prep, dishwashing support, and kitchen organization as needed
• Ensure food safety and sanitation procedures are followed consistently
• Maintain cleanliness in all workstations and kitchen areas
• Assist with plating, garnishing, and presenting meals to meet Larksfield Place standards
• Follow established protocols to ensure meal consistency, portion control, and quality
• Communicate with dietary staff regarding resident preferences and feedback
• Support daily kitchen operations including prep, equipment checks, and inventory rotation
• Uphold standards for infection control, allergen awareness, and cross-contamination prevention

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience in a restaurant line and/or healthcare setting
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and recipe compliance
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and cleanliness standards
• Ability to adapt to varying kitchen responsibilities and schedules
• Must be at least 18 years of age and pass a TB screening
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Kansas Food Handler’s Card required
• ServeSafe Certification preferred

At Larksfield Place, your culinary skills help create memorable meals and meaningful moments. As a Cook, you’ll support the health and happiness of our residents through the meals you serve and the pride you take in your craft.

Apply today and be part of a community where we Elevate Every Day—together.

Salary : $17