Cook/Chef - DeForest Place Senior Living

3 months ago


De Forest, United States Encore Senior Living Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Encore at DeForest Place is looking for Cook/Chef to join our team We are looking for compassionate, patient, and ready-to-work individuals to assist us in caring for out beloved seniors On-the-job training, no experience required

Where Lives & Careers Flourish

At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure.

As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents.

If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality and diversity.

Encore at DeForest Place is at 20-Bed Assisted Living & Memory Care facility located in the heart of DeForest, Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on our small community with a homelike feel.

Job Description

Cooks are responsible for the preparation, presentation, serving, clean up and storage of well balanced and delicious meals. Ability to utilize a menu specified for seniors, with adaptability and critical thinking skills to make changes as needed to ensure satisfaction.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve in a homelike environment and with a commitment to be compassionate in all we do. We promise to provide care and services in a dignified and respectful manner through a collaborative team approach. Encore Senior Living team members have the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. Encore Senior Living team members take the time to get to know residents and families and form treasured relationships. In like manner, the organization also develops and nurtures relationships with team members, providing them with the training, tools and support they need to perform their roles well while also maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Training and Experience

One year experience in working with older adults preferred. Serve Safe preferred. All other training is done on the job

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

  • Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week includes:
  • Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offered
  • Life Insurance-Employer Paid
  • PTO accrual
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program

Encore Senior Living communities are Drug-Free Work Environments.

Encore Senior Living communities are Equal Opportunity Employers.




Flexible schedule, every other weekend and every other holiday, hours are 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
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