Cook

Grace Senior Living; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holiday pay

Employee meals and uniforms

401(k) with company match

Supportive team and mission-driven

Job summary

Legacy Senior Living in Douglasville, GA is seeking a compassionate Cook with Heart to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following dietary guidelines and safety standards.

You will work as part of a team to create restaurant-style meals, support special events, and ensure timely service while maintaining clean, compliant kitchens.

Qualifications include experience in a commercial kitchen, ServSafe certification, and a desire to care for older adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking for large groups.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Desire to work with older adults.
• Able to stand, lift and carry in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and snacks in line with menus, nutrition guidelines and resident diets.
• Present meals in a restaurant-style way to enhance appetite and dignity.
• Ensure meals are served on schedule; keep food hot or cold as required.
• Support independence with adaptive utensils or portion changes as needed.
• Assist with planning and preparation for special events or themed meals.
• Monitor inventory and report needs to the Food Service Director.
• Assist with receiving and rotating stock (FIFO) and maintain storage areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant kitchen and storage areas.
• Report equipment or safety issues to leadership promptly.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards per OSHA/state regulations.

Skills

Time management

Follow recipes

Interpersonal skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Food-preparation training certificate

Job description

• Location 8847 Hospital Drive,Douglasville, GA, 30134,United States
• Employee Type Part Time

Cook with Heart. Serve with Purpose. Nourish a Legacy.

At Legacy Senior Living, our Cooks are more than kitchen staff—they are memory makers, caregivers in disguise, and part of the daily joy our residents experience. If you’re passionate about cooking and want to serve seniors with dignity and warmth, we want you on our team.

Your Impact

Food is comfort. Food is connection. As a Cook, you’ll help shape the experience our residents look forward to every day—mealtime. You’ll prepare nutritious, well-balanced meals that respect dietary needs and personal preferences, while also creating a warm and welcoming dining environment.

What You’ll Do

Food Preparation & Culinary Excellence

• Prepare daily meals and snacks in alignment with approved menus, nutrition guidelines, and resident-specific diets (including allergies and medical restrictions)
• Present meals in an appealing, restaurant-style way that enhances appetite and dignity
• Ensure meals are served on schedule and with care—hot food hot, cold food cold
• Provide for individual needs by supporting independence with adaptive utensils or portion changes
• Assist in the planning and preparation of food for special events or themed meals
• Monitor food and supply inventory; report needs to the Food Service Director
• Assist with receiving and rotating stock, ensuring first-in/first-out storage
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant kitchen and food storage areas
• Promptly report equipment or safety issues to leadership
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards in compliance with OSHA and state regulations

Resident Engagement & Teamwork

• Engage with residents to receive feedback and foster a sense of hospitality
• Coordinate with care staff to ensure special dietary instructions are followed
• Support a collaborative kitchen and dining team environment
• Assist other food service team members as needed, including light cleaning or service tasks

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, senior living, healthcare, or hospitality setting preferred
• A genuine respect and compassion for older adults
• Ability to follow recipes, dietary guidelines, and safety protocols
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to stand, lift, and carry in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Why Legacy?

We believe in serving with honor, building careers with purpose, and creating environments where both residents and employees feel at home.

You’ll receive:

• PTO and holiday pay
• Employee meals and uniforms
• 401(k) with company match
• Supportive team and a respectful, mission-driven workplace

Feed the Body. Lift the Spirit. Join the Legacy.

If you're ready to cook with heart, take pride in your work, and be part of a team that values respect, integrity, and servant leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Experience in cooking for large groups
• Certificate in food-preparation training preferred
• Desire to work with older adults

Summary

Prepare, serve, and handle food in accordance with federal and state regulations and the residence policies and procedures. Maintain clean and sanitized dining service areas and assist in the receiving, rotation, and storage of products.