Cook

Leisure Care LLC; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

401(k) Retirement Plan

10 days' vacation

1-hour sick time earned for every 30  

6 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (Health &  

Meal Discounts

Tuition Assistance

Short-Term Disability

Term Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Job summary

Leisure Care LLC is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team in a fast-paced kitchen dedicated to delivering high-quality meals for residents in our hospitality-driven senior living communities.

The successful candidate will prepare and cook menu items, assist with food prep, plating, and kitchen organization while upholding food safety standards. Teamwork, reliability, and a passion for resident dining are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cook, line cook, or kitchen team member.
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, or senior living preferred.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and kitchen standards.
• Assist with food prep, cooking, plating, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation practices.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient meal service.
• Follow dietary guidelines and resident food preferences when preparing meals.

Skills

Cook experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fast-paced kitchen

Education

Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification

Job description

We are currently hiring Cook to join our culinary team!

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, preparing high-quality meals, and being part of a team that takes pride in delivering great dining experiences.

At Leisure Care managed communities, our hospitality-driven senior living communities focus on creating meaningful daily experiences for residents, and our culinary team plays a key role in making that happen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and kitchen standards
• Assist with food prep, cooking, plating, and kitchen organization
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation practices
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure efficient meal service
• Follow dietary guidelines and resident food preferences when preparing meals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a cook, line cook, or kitchen team member
• Experience in restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, or senior living preferred
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Full Time Benefits

• Early Wage Access (access earned wages when needed)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 10 days' vacation
• 1-hour sick time earned for every 30 hours worked
• 6 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• Bereavement & Jury Duty Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• Meal Discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term Disability
• Term Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Leisure Care is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment in all employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided as required by law.

Leisure Care 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Florida Residents: This role may require compliance with Florida's background screening process. Details on the background screening clearinghouse and related requirements are available here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Florida Residents: This role may require compliance with Florida’s background screening process. Details on the background screening clearinghouse and related requirements are available here:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Location(s)

Position Type

Full-time