Chef - Small Farm-Based Care Home

Are you a chef who enjoys cooking meaningful meals in a calm environment rather than a high-stress restaurant kitchen?

Sojourners Ranch & Community is seeking a compassionate and talented Chef/Cook to prepare daily meals for our small, family-style residential care home located on a peaceful 90-acre ranch outside Charleston, South Carolina.

Our chef prepares lunch and dinner for up to 10 residents and a small ranch team, focusing on nutritious, comforting, home-style meals made with fresh ingredients whenever possible. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking in a relationship-centered environment where meals are an important part of daily life.

Our kitchen is small, personal, and welcoming - perfect for a chef who values quality ingredients, creativity, and connection with the people they cook for.

Responsibilities: Prepare daily lunch and dinner Assist with light breakfast preparation or planning as needed Create simple rotating menus and incorporate resident favorites Order groceries and manage kitchen inventory Maintain a clean, organized kitchen Accommodate basic dietary needs or restrictions Assist with occasional special meals or small events Participate in monthly check-in meetings with leadership

Ideal Candidate: Passion about nutritious, home-style cooking Enjoys working in a small, personal environment Friendly and comfortable interacting with seniors and families Organized, dependable, and self-motivated Works well collaboratively with a small team Appreciates fresh and farm-inspired ingredients

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience as a cook or chef Experience with menu planning and grocery ordering Basic knowledge of nutrition and food safety ServSafe Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Benefits: Paid time off Free meals during shifts Creative control of menus Supportive small-team environment

Schedule: Primarily late morning through early evening hours. Occasional weekend or holiday meals may be required.

Our chef plays an important role in daily life at the home and will interact with residents during meals. We are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming mealtime experience.

When applying, please tell us about a meal you love cooking for others.