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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN ASSISTED LIVING
Culinary

Culinary

Enjoy serving customers who appreciate the value of good food? Promoting nutrition while celebrating culinary traditions? Want to work in a restaurant environment where you really get to know your customers?

WHAT IS ASSISTED LIVING?

Assisted living provides support for individuals who need help with daily tasks while maintaining their independence. In a comfortable, home-like environment, staff offer personalized care and 24/7 support. It’s a place where you can make a real difference by building meaningful connections and enhancing the lives of residents.

ASSISTED LIVING AT A GLANCE

  • Wisconsin has over 4,156 assisted living communities
  • Over 56,000 individuals are served in Wisconsin assisted living
  • 40,600 assisted living workers are needed by 2040

CULINARY CAREERS IN ASSISTED LIVING

  • Busser
  • Cook
  • Corporate Executive Chef
  • Dietary Aide
  • Dietician
  • Dishwasher
  • Executive Chef
  • Food and Beverage Director
  • Lead Cook
  • Regional Executive Chef
  • Server
  • Sous Chef

BENEFITS OF A CAREER IN
ASSISTED LIVING

Better Work/Life Balance
Enjoy a consistent and flexible schedule with the potential for some occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Meaningful Impact
Build personal connections and improve quality of life for residents - professionals in assisted living enjoy high job satisfaction.
Growing Opportunities
As Wisconsin’s population ages, the need for high-quality support and services continues to grow—creating real opportunities to learn, develop and build a meaningful career. Assisted living is more than just a job—it’s a dynamic, people-centered industry where you can develop valuable skills, take on new challenges, and form a true, lasting career.

Culinary Career Opportunities