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Legacy House of Park Lane

Chef

Farmington, UT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Legacy House of Park Lane in Farmington, UT is calling all enthusiastic and hardworking food lovers to apply to join our assisted living culinary team as a full-time Chef ! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR ...

Legacy House

Chef

Farmington, UT

$19 - $21/hr

Legacy House of Park Lane in Farmington, UT is calling all enthusiastic and hardworking food lovers to apply to join our assisted living culinary team as a full-time Chef ! WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR ...

Legacy House of Park Lane

Chef

Farmington, UT · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Legacy House of Park Lane in Farmington, UT is calling all enthusiastic and hardworking food lovers to apply to join our assisted living culinary team as a full-time Chef!WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR ...

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Executive Chef - Senior Living

Washington, UT · On-site

$64K - $89K/yr

TeamAvamere.com Job Summary An Executive Chef in senior living oversees all culinary operations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. This includes menu planning ...

Legacy House of Bountiful

Chef

Bountiful, UT · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

We believe that the more independent our assisted living residents are, the happier and healthier ... As one of our Chefs, you will keep the food prep areas clean at all times and follow food ...

Legacy House

Chef

Bountiful, UT · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

We believe that the more independent our assisted living residents are, the happier and healthier ... As one of our Chefs, you will keep the food prep areas clean at all times and follow food ...

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How much do assisted living chef jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for assisted living chef in the United States is $63,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assisted living chef do?

An Assisted Living Chef prepares nutritious and appealing meals for residents in assisted living communities, following dietary guidelines and individual needs. They plan menus, ensure food safety, and accommodate special diets like low-sodium or diabetic-friendly meals. Additionally, they may supervise kitchen staff, manage inventory, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. Their role is essential in promoting residents' health and well-being through quality meals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the assisted living chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assisted Living Chef, you need experience in meal preparation, nutrition, and safe food handling, often supported by a culinary degree or equivalent experience. Certification in food safety (such as ServSafe) and familiarity with dietary management software are commonly required. Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills help in understanding and meeting the dietary needs of senior residents. These skills ensure that nutritious, appetizing, and safe meals are consistently provided in a caring environment, enhancing residents' wellbeing.

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Culinary Cook | Assisted Living Cook | Chef | Part - Time

Heritage Senior Living

Elm Grove, WI • On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Heritage Senior Living (Wisconsin) rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Culinary Cook | Assisted Living Cook | Chef | Part - Time

Heritage Senior Living | Elm Grove, WI

Heritage Senior Living is exceptional team-orientated organization with a growth mindset. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with the resources and tools they need to grow professionally and personally. We believe everyone wants to become the very best version of themselves. We’re here to help them along the way!

Why you should join Heritage:

  • **SUNDAY Shift Differentials weekdays + $1.00 / hour**
  • **Immediate Pay – on-demand access to your pay as you work**
  • **Flexible Scheduling – shifts ending no later than 7 P.M.****Exceptional company benefits including, 401k with company match, Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and an Employee Discount Program**

What makes a Cook successful?

  • Caring & compassionate attitude for others
  • Thorough understanding of sanitation and infection control practices
  • Strong customer service focus; ability to multitask
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Experience in food preparation, cooking techniques, cooking, plating, culinary arts, and/or hospitality is preferred

Responsibilities:

  • Provide customer service to residents, visitors, and staff
  • Adhere to menus and recipes, special dietary needs, correct portioning of food, food presentation, and proper serving methods as instructed by the executive chef
  • Attend to residents’ individual dietary needs when taking and delivering food orders from residents and their guests
  • Maintain comfort, privacy, and dignity of our residents
  • Work under the supervision of and take instruction from the executive chef and sous chef

Requirements:

  • Ability to speak, read and write English
  • High school diploma, GED, or 1-3 months related experience or training preferred
  • Must submit and pass all applicable pre-employment and annual tests and meet all training and other applicable state and federal guidelines

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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