Cook

Cogir USA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

401K match

Free meals

EAP

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a community setting. Work with dining leadership to create diverse menus and seasonal offerings using local ingredients.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, adherence to dietary guidelines, and delivering high-quality dining experiences for seniors, with flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service kitchen experience and ability to cook from scratch.
• Knowledge of restaurant equipment and knife handling.
• Understanding dietary restrictions for seniors is a plus.
• Ability to read and execute recipes accurately.
• Experience in large-batch cooking and menu preparation.
• Creativity in menu prep and culinary presentation.
• Prior work in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work stations, keep areas clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with dining services for timely meal service.
• Check inventory and restock foods for service.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Participate in training and food handling safety courses.
• Assist with kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Read recipes

Batch cooking

Dietary knowledge

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary training

Food Handler Card

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At The Virginian by Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (pay on demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Cook in our community restaurants, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our residents daily. You will prepare fresh, nutritious, appealing, and delicious meals for our residents, team members, prospective residents, families, and guests. Our line cooks work closely with the Dining Director, Executive Chef, and Executive Sous Chefs to create everything from traditional comfort food to unique and exciting culinary options from around the globe, as well as a seasonal menu that changes quarterly using fresh local ingredients. We focus on cooking and baking almost everything from scratch. The ideal candidate is a skilled and passionate culinary professional committed to providing exceptional service to seniors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a part of a compassionate and high-performing team to redefine senior living and deliver top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and certificates:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least one (1) year of experience in full-service kitchen surroundings, including following recipes and cooking dishes from scratch.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling skills.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions and meal modifications for seniors is a plus.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe.
• Proficiency in preparing a variety of meals, including large-batch cooking.
• Creative culinary and prep skills are a plus.
• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality settings is highly desirable.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.