Cook

Arbor Company; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid time off

PTO cash-out option

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

The Arbor Company is hiring a Cook in Decatur, GA. You will prepare meals for residents, follow established recipes, and ensure kitchen safety and cleanliness in a high-demand setting.

You will collaborate with the Dining Director to manage prep, production, and service flow while accommodating dietary needs and meal cycles. Prior kitchen experience and a culinary background are valued for delivering quality meals to residents.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training or restaurant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Experience with large batch cooking for 100+ people is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using established recipes and menu cycles.
• Assist with stock deliveries and rotate products; follow regulatory logs.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards per schedules and protocols.
• Collaborate with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow.

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Dietary modification knowledge

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Are you ready to love your job again?

Join The Arbor Company and 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
• Competitive Pay Rates
• 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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