Chef/Cook

The Waters; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Waters in Wisconsin is seeking a full-time Chef/Cook to deliver restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. You will prepare meals with care, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting a smooth, service-ready kitchen.

Key responsibilities include following the Manager of Dining Services' directions, presenting polished dishes, maintaining sanitation and safety standards, and working with the kitchen team to ensure consistent quality across service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cook/chef experience in restaurant or senior living.
• Culinary arts certificate from an accredited program (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items as directed by the Manager of Dining Services with attention to nutrition and presentation.
• Produce well-executed dishes with consistency and flavor.
• Support kitchen workflow across prep through service to maintain a smooth operation.
• Maintain sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cook/chef experience

Food preparation

Education

Culinary arts certificate

Job description

Our Mission

The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.

We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

The Opportunity

As a full-time Chef/Cook, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality, restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. This role exists to ensure meals are prepared and presented with care, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting a smooth, service-ready kitchen.

Key responsibilities

Key responsibilities include preparing menu items as directed by the Manager of Dining Services; producing well-executed dishes with attention to nutrition and presentation; supporting kitchen workflow across prep through service; and maintaining required standards for sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications/skills

• 1-2 years of cook/chef experience in a restaurant, senior living, or similar setting (preferred, not required)
• Culinary arts certificate from an accredited program (preferred)

Shift, Visualized

You arrive with a clear plan for the day's menu and get set up for service with fresh ingredients. Through the shift, you stay in rhythm with the kitchen team, adjusting timing so plates go out looking polished and tasting consistent. Between meal periods, you reset your station, keep work areas orderly, and complete the required checks and notes that support food safety and nutrition standards. The schedule is built for balance-no late nights-with a weekend rotation.

What You'll Receive

• Medical coverage
• a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)