Cook

Calyx Living; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Living in Fuquay-Varina, NC is seeking an energetic Cook to join our small kitchen team and prepare meals for seniors in our assisted living community.

The ideal candidate will follow recipes, plate meals attractively, and ensure compliance with state food-service regulations while delivering friendly, attentive service to residents. Weekend availability is required to cover peak service times and maintain consistency for residents.

Qualifications

• Cooking experience required.
• Ability to follow recipes and plate food attractively.
• Understanding and compliance with state food-service regulations.
• Ability to prepare, organize and handle minimal special requests of senior residents.
• Interact with residents in a professional and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents in an assisted living setting.
• Plate meals attractively and consistently.
• Work with a small kitchen team to support service times.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to residents and families.

Skills

Cooking experience

Follow recipes

Food safety compliance

Resident interaction

Weekend availability

Job description

Calyx Living is actively seeking an energetic Cook for our assisted living community! We are located in beautiful Fuquay-Varina, one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina, and minutes from its two vibrant and historic downtown districts!

Calyx is looking to hire a Cook who is enthusiastic about working with a small crew in our kitchen, impacting the lives of seniors by preparing and presenting food. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter with past experience cooking and preparing meals in a senior living setting.

Qualifications:

• Cooking experience a must
• Must be able to follow recipes and plate food in an attractive manner
• Must be able to understand and comply with state regulations established for food service
• Must be able to prepare, organize and handle minimal special requests of senior residents
• Must be able to interact with residents in a professional and friendly manner
• Must be quick and efficient during peak meal service times
• Must be available to work weekends