Cook

The Fountains at La Cholla; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Training and continuing education

Comprehensive onboarding program

Coaching and mentoring

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is seeking an on-call cook to prepare meals for our senior living residents in Tucson, AZ. The role involves following established menus, maintaining high standards of food quality, and supporting a positive dining experience.

Ideal candidates will have cooking experience, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn new recipes while working weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and menus.
• Willingness to learn and grow cooking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals for residents.
• Follow approved menus and recipes.
• Maintain clean and organized kitchen area.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

At Watermark Retirement Communities, we've been a trusted leader in senior living for over 30 years, driven by our commitment to building an innovative, compassionate culture for both residents and associates. When you step into one of our communities, you’ll immediately feel the difference—a genuine atmosphere of connection, care, and belonging. We call it "Creating Ripples."\

Join our forward-thinking team where every day you’re empowered to slow down, find purpose in each moment, and make meaningful impacts that ripple across lives. At Watermark, we celebrate life, stories, and the incredible human connections that make us stronger together. We take pride in our talented, compassionate associates and value the unique contributions each person brings. Be part of something bigger—help us shape culture, one story at a time.

We are without a doubt one of the most premier retirement communities and is a dream come true for a Cook. At a Watermark Community our Cook does so much more than what the title reflects. For us it is about working with cooks who agree that the dining experience should always be a positive one for our residents. We would like to meet experienced cooks that are creative as well as passionate.

Does that sound like you?

We are currently looking to hire people who want to make a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. Your job should provide a sense of accomplishment, joy and gratification. We can provide that for you! Our Cook’s will not only have the opportunity to provide an extraordinary dining experience but will also have time to develop meaningful relationships with our residents.

If you have a passion for working with seniors and have experience as a cook, we look forward to meeting you!

Job Requirements

This position is for an On Call cook.

• If you have an interest in learning a new skill we will train all potential cooks
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Able to follow recipes and menus
• Excellent work ethic
• Interested in learning and growing your skill set

What we can provide for you:

• Excellent Benefits
• Training and continuing education
• Comprehensive on-boarding program
• Coaching and mentoring

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.