Cook

Avista Senior Living Management; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

401k

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Job summary

Avista Senior Living Management in Mesa, AZ seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals and snacks in a high-quality senior living setting. Weekend availability is required, with a focus on maintaining safety and fresh ingredients. The role supports the community’s mission and daily operations.

You will follow proper food-handling practices, assist in temperature and meal records, and collaborate with the team on menu planning. Competitive benefits are offered and a stable daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have cooking experience and availability to work weekends.
• Strong communication and be very dependable.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of basic culinary service management.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Cooking experience

Strong communication

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Mesa, AZ 85201Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: CooksAt Avista Senior Living in Downtown Mesa, AZ, we offer team members the chance to do the kind of work that is meaningful and makes a difference every day. We are looking for people who live our mission of demonstrating exemplary red carpet service in all we do. The opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and learn new skills is at your fingertips and we are always interested in talented individuals who desire to bring this innovative thinking to life in our communities.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

QualificationsQualifications and Skills

• Must have cooking experience and availability to work weekends
• Strong communication and be very dependable.
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of basic culinary service management