Cook

Arbor Company; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal every shift

$20-$22 an hour, based on experience

Paid Time Off

Cash out earned PTO when eligible

Flexible pay options—get paid on your?

Job summary

Arbor Terrace Delray in Delray Beach, FL is hiring a Full-Time Cook to join our dining services team and provide delicious meals for residents.

You will prepare meals from established recipes, follow therapeutic diets when needed, maintain safety and quality, help with ordering and inventory, and collaborate with the Dining Director to ensure exceptional dining experiences for our residents every day.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, hotel, country club, or commercial kitchen preferred
• Culinary training or degree is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, and proper food handling practices
• Experience preparing meals for large groups is preferred
• Experience with therapeutic or special diets is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen
• Positive attitude with a passion for serving others

Responsibilities

• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals using established recipes and rotating menus
• Following therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications when needed
• Preparing food safely while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation
• Assisting with food ordering, receiving, storage, inventory rotation, and organization
• Maintaining sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines
• Completing required temperature logs, production records, and kitchen documentation
• Working closely with the Dining Director and culinary team to ensure smooth meal service
• Helping create an enjoyable dining experience for our residents every day

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Team/kitchen efficiency

Therapeutic diet knowledge

Positive attitude

Education

Culinary training or degree

Job description

Cook (Full-Time)

Arbor Terrace Delray | Delray Beach, FL

Now Hiring a Full-Time Cook!

Do you love preparing delicious meals and creating memorable dining experiences? Join Arbor Terrace Delray and bring your culinary skills to a team where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Whether you've worked as a Line Cook, Prep Cook, Restaurant Cook, Grill Cook, Sous Chef, Kitchen Cook, Dietary Cook, or Cook in senior living or healthcare, we'd love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working at Arbor

At Arbor, we know our team members are the secret ingredient to an exceptional resident experience.

We offer:

• Free meal every shift

• $20-$22 an hour, based on experience

• Paid Time Off

• Cash out earned PTO when eligible

• Flexible pay options—get paid on your schedule

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training

• Proud to be a Great Place To Work® and recognized among Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services

What You’ll Do

As a Cook, you'll help create exceptional dining experiences by:

• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals using established recipes and rotating menus

• Following therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications when needed

• Preparing food safely while maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation

• Assisting with food ordering, receiving, storage, inventory rotation, and organization

• Maintaining sanitation and food safety standards in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines

• Completing required temperature logs, production records, and kitchen documentation

• Working closely with the Dining Director and culinary team to ensure smooth meal service

• Helping create an enjoyable dining experience for our residents every day

Qualifications

We're looking for dependable team members who take pride in preparing great food.

Requirements:

• Previous cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, hotel, country club, or commercial kitchen preferred

• Culinary training or degree is a plus, but not required

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, and proper food handling practices

• Experience preparing meals for large groups is preferred

• Experience with therapeutic or special diets is a plus

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen

• Positive attitude with a passion for serving others

If you're looking for a stable culinary career where your meals bring comfort, connection, and joy to others, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and join the culinary team at Arbor Terrace Delray!

Florida Applicants: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Level 2 AHCA Clearinghouse background screening. Learn more here: AHCA Clearinghouse Information

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.