Cook

Arbor Terrace Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Arbor Terrace Asheville is seeking a full-time Cook who takes pride in creating fresh, flavorful meals in a warm, upscale senior living community. The role offers a flexible schedule (6 am–2 pm or 12 pm–7 pm) and opportunities to contribute to exceptional dining experiences.

You should have a culinary degree or training, knowledge of sanitation and portion control, and experience with special diets and large-batch cooking.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or formal training in cooking.
• Knowledge of sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care preferred.
• Experience with large batch cooking (100+ people) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide food service and create meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles.
• Assist with stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards by following cleaning schedules and protocols.
• Communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and service flow.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation

Food handling

Portion control

Cooking procedures

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Bring your culinary passion to Arbor Terrace Asheville, where exceptional dining is part of an elevated senior living experience. We’re seeking a full-time Cook who takes pride in creating fresh, flavorful meals while delivering high-quality service in a warm, upscale community.

Flexible Full-time Schedule: 6 am - 2 pm and 12 pm - 7 pm

Are you ready to love your job again?

Join The Arbor Companyand discover a work family where you are treated with respect. We are recognized by our team members as a Great Place To Work® and we are honored to be one of only 20 companies on Fortune Magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Aging Services" list.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we provide:

• Free Meal for Each Work Shift
• Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Resources for You and Your Family
• Starting pay: $21 per hour
• Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part Time Staff, Plus the Ability to Turn Your PTO Into Cash
• Options To Get Paid on Your Own Schedule
• Certified Great Place to Work
• Pathways For Growth Opportunities
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Access To Emergency Financial Assistance
• Access To Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching Contributions

As a Cook at The Arbor Company, your work matters. Here’s why:

• You provide food service, create great meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles
• You assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements
• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols
• You communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service

You’ll be great on this team because you have:

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

Our people and our residents are at the center of our universe. We can't wait to meet you!

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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