Cook

Provincial Senior Living; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Access to wages before payday

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT)

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

Vision, life and disability insurance

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals and uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living seeks a Cook to join our team, supporting meal service in a senior living community. You will prepare hot and cold items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service line, following standardized recipes.

Candidates with prior senior living or culinary experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and weekend availability are encouraged to apply; we offer competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Senior Living, restaurants, catering, or banquets preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills; presentation of food is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Portion control

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Provincial Senior Living proudly manages lifestyle-driven Independent Living communities across the United States, united by a shared purpose to enrich the lives of seniors and Team Members alike. Serving thousands of residents and families in more than 13,000 units, we operate with a deep commitment to our foundational Pillars of Excellence, ensuring personalized care, hospitality, and lasting connection. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., Provincial communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. Provincial is a place where purpose and culture come together to create meaningful work and extraordinary career pathways. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, helping every team member build a fulfilling and purpose-rich career.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living, restaurants, catering, or banquets preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1009023