Resident Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Cook – Boutique Assisted Living Homes

Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Pay: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour , based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM ( Two-hour break from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM )
Reports To: Kitchen Manager

About the Role

We are a boutique assisted living organization with two home-style residences, each serving up to 16 residents . Our homes are calm, welcoming, and focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Meals are an important part of daily life, and we take pride in serving food that feels familiar, nourishing, and thoughtfully prepared.

This position typically prepares meals for one home per shift , though the cook may occasionally be scheduled at either home during the same workweek . Menus are standardized across both locations , providing consistency for residents and ease of preparation for staff.

This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys cooking in a small, residential setting and values quality over quantity.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 16 residents per home

• Follow standardized menus and approved recipes used across both homes

• Prepare fresh, home-style meals with attention to consistency and presentation

• Accommodate special diets (diabetic, low-sodium, mechanical soft, etc.)

• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and proper temperature controls

• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and rotation

• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and inspection-ready

• Complete required meal service, temperature, and cleaning logs

• Communicate inventory needs to the Kitchen Manager

• Work collaboratively with caregivers and management to support resident care

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum 2 years of cooking experience , preferably in assisted living, senior care, or healthcare

• Valid Arizona Food Handler’s Card (required)
  
  
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

• Experience preparing meals for multiple individuals efficiently

• Ability to follow dietary requirements and standardized menus

• Reliable, organized, and comfortable working independently

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs

• Must pass background check and meet Arizona assisted living requirements

Preferred Experience

• Assisted living, group home, or healthcare kitchen experience

• Familiarity with ADHS inspections

• Enjoyment of cooking for seniors in a home-style environment

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Stable, full-time daytime schedule

• Calm, respectful, low-stress work environment

• Small resident count allows for quality cooking and meaningful connections

• Supportive team culture