Cook

Brethren Care Village; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pool & fitness center access

Discounted meals

Scholarship opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brethren Care Village is seeking a Cook for part-time daytime hours (8:30am–5pm), 24 hours per week. Pay ranges from $15/hr to $16.80/hr based on experience. The role supports a Christian-based senior living community with a mission-driven team and comprehensive benefits.

The Cook will handle meal preparation, assist with dietary events, maintain sanitation, and ensure proper food temperatures. Prior cooking experience is preferred; ServSafe is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting is preferred but not required.
• ServSafe Certification is a PLUS, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals according to menu and serves them in a timely manner.
• Coordinates dietary functions and/or special events.
• Performs prep work for the next day.
• Performs general sanitation procedures and daily sanitation evaluations.
• Washes pots and pans.
• Records daily temperatures for foods, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Informs dietary manager of diet changes from nursing.
• Prepares foods for special activities.
• Stock management and organization of supplies.
• Attends dietary meetings and facility in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Cooking basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification (preferred)

Job description

Cook

Part Time | Days (8:30am - 5pm) | 24 hours per week

Pay: $15/hr to $16.80/hr (Based on Experience)

Why Join Brethren Care Village?

At Brethren Care Village, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, individualized care. As a Christian-based senior living community, we've proudly served since 1972, offering a full continuum of care including memory care, assisted living, therapy services, and more.

Our team is guided by our core values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Giving-and we bring those values to life every day for both residents and employees.

What You'll Do as a Cook:

• Prepares meals according to menu and ensures meals are served in a timely manner.
• Coordinates dietary functions and/or special events.
• Responsible for prep work for next day.
• General sanitation procedures, including performing tasks on a cleaning schedule, daily sanitation evaluations, maintaining a clean work area at all times, etc.
• Responsible for washing pots and pans.
• Records daily temperatures on foods, and on refrigerators and freezer.
• Informs dietary manager of any diet changes from nursing.
• Responsible for preparing foods for special activities.
• Responsible for putting stock away.
• Attends dietary meetings.
• Attends facility in-services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for a Cook:

• A High School Degree or equivalent in preferred
• Prior cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting is preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification is a PLUS, but not required

We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Why Work for Brethren Care Village:

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement (LPN/RN advancement) + scholarship opportunities
• Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance
• FREE access to pool & fitness center
• Discounted meals & cell phone plans
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.