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Bistro Prep, Senior Living Community

Onsite · Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own food preparation and plating for a new assisted living bistro in Apex, NC, serving seniors daily. Working with a small crew, you'll follow recipes, adhere to state food service regulations, and handle special requests. Your shift impacts resident satisfaction and well-being. This role suits a self-starter with cooking experience who thrives in a close-knit team.

What You'll Do9

  • 1Prepare and plate meals for residents in the bistro, following recipes and presentation standards.
  • 2Comply with state regulations for food service, including safety and hygiene practices.
  • 3Handle special meal requests from senior residents, organizing them efficiently.
  • 4Interact with residents professionally and warmly during service.
  • 5Work weekends and peak meal times, maintaining speed and accuracy.
  • 6Assist with bistro setup and cleanup, ensuring a clean environment.
  • 7Collaborate with the small crew to coordinate meal service.
  • 8Monitor food inventory and alert management when supplies are low.
  • 9Follow all kitchen safety protocols, including proper food storage and handling.

Requirements8

  • 1Cooking experience is required, preferably in a senior living or hospitality setting.
  • 2Ability to follow recipes and plate food attractively.
  • 3Understanding of state food service regulations and compliance.
  • 4Capability to prepare, organize, and handle special resident requests.
  • 5Professional and friendly interaction skills with seniors.
  • 6Quick and efficient during peak meal service times.
  • 7Availability to work weekends.
  • 8Must be a self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationRaleigh, North Carolina

Required Skills

cooking experiencefollow recipesplate food attractivelystate regulations compliancehandle special requestsprofessional resident interactionquick and efficient during peak serviceweekend availability
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