Cook

Watermark Retirement Communities; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation time

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K retirement savings

Discount program

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities is seeking an experienced cook to deliver restaurant-quality meals in a warm, resident-centered setting. Join a team that values balance, purpose, and meaningful daily contributions, with predictable schedules and a supportive atmosphere.

You will prepare nutritious meals, follow menus with your own professional touch, and uphold strict food safety standards in a community focused on hospitality and care.

Qualifications

• Restaurant or commercial kitchen experience.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Passion for food and service.
• Team-oriented, resident-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, flavorful meals for our residents.
• Follow menus while adding your own professional touch.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.
• Work as part of a team that cares about quality and hospitality.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Reliability

Team player

Passion for food

Job description

Love cooking but tired of the restaurant grind? Join our warm, welcoming assisted living and memory care community where your talent makes a real difference every day.

We’re looking for an experienced cook who takes pride in quality food, consistency, and presentation—someone who can bring a restaurant-level mindset into a more balanced, meaningful work environment.

What makes this different:

• No late nights - consistent, predictable schedules
• Smaller, manageable service with a steady pace
• Scratch cooking and daily specials encouraged
• Get to know the people you’re cooking for - your work truly matters here
• Supportive team, less chaos than a traditional kitchen

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, flavorful meals for our residents
• Follow menus while adding your own professional touch
• Maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness
• Work as part of a team that cares about quality and hospitality

What we’re looking for:

• Previous restaurant or commercial kitchen experience
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Passion for food and service
• Ability to work in a team-focused, resident-centered environment

Benefits of working at Watermark:

• Medical and Pharmacy Benefits
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Pay for Full-time Employees
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• One Pass Select Employee Discount Program
• And More!

If you’re ready to trade late nights and high-stress service for a rewarding kitchen with purpose and balance, we’d love to meet you.

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team.

We have been a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, but we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry.

At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you!

We are without a doubt one of the most premier retirement communities and is a dream come true for a Cook. At a Watermark Community our Cook does so much more than what the title reflects. For us it is about working with cooks who agree that the dining experience should always be a positive one for our residents. We would like to meet experienced cooks that are creative as well as passionate.

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.