Chef/Cook

The Waters Senior Living Management LLC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

The Waters Senior Living is seeking a full-time Chef/Cook to deliver restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. You will prepare menu items, ensure accuracy, nutrition, and timely service while supporting a smooth kitchen operation.

You’ll work with the Dining Services Manager, maintain sanitation standards, document quality checks, and participate in a weekend rotation with balanced hours. Benefits include medical coverage, HSA, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cook/chef experience in a restaurant, senior living, or similar setting.
• Culinary arts certificate from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintaining required standards for sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cook/Chef experience 1-2 years

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 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)

Your 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); and Paid Time Off (PTO).