Cook

Claiborne Senior Living; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Free meals

Referral bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Claiborne Senior Living in Georgia is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents in a welcoming kitchen environment. You will follow recipes, maintain safety standards, and work with the dining team to ensure timely service.

This full-time role offers competitive benefits, holiday pay, and meal perks, with opportunities to grow in a caring, professional community focused on well-being and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience cooking in healthcare or senior living preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, menus, and portion guidelines
• Ensure meals meet quality, presentation, and dietary standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies
• Support special diets and dietary restrictions as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and food prep areas
• Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and rotation of food items
• Work closely with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Claiborne at Roswell, a Claiborne Senior Living community, is hiring a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for our residents while supporting a safe, organized, and welcoming kitchen environment. If you take ownership of your work, act with integrity, remain focused in a fast-paced setting, and believe our culture matters, we’d love to meet you.

In senior living, great meals support health, comfort, and quality of life.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Use your culinary skills to make a daily impact on residents’ well-being
• Work in a collaborative kitchen where teamwork and accountability matter
• Be part of a community that values consistency, safety, and professionalism
• Competitive pay and strong benefits

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes, menus, and portion guidelines
• Ensure meals meet quality, presentation, and dietary standards
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies
• Support special diets and dietary restrictions as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and food prep areas
• Assist with inventory, storage, labeling, and rotation of food items
• Work closely with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous cooking experience in healthcare, senior living, or high-volume food service preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and instructions consistently
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to work independently
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Double time pay on major holidays
• Free employee meals
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus (no limit)
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP

Claiborne Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.