Cook - Andover

Personal Care Senior Living; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

No late nights

Predictable schedule

Small kitchen environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Personal Care Senior Living in Andover, MN is seeking a dependable Cook to join a close-knit culinary team on a part-time basis. The role offers a predictable, alternating 2-week schedule with weekend work, competitive hourly pay, and a chance to connect with residents daily.

The small setting means you’ll know residents by name and impact their meals directly. You’ll prepare daily meals, follow recipes, ensure food safety, and help maintain a clean kitchen while staying organized and friendly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in restaurants, cafés, schools, hospitals, or senior living preferred.
• Ability to work alternating 2‑week schedule including every other weekend.
• Dependable with strong time management and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve daily meals following established menus and recipes.
• Follow safe food-handling practices, labeling, and temperature control guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure kitchen workspace.
• Monitor food supplies, receive deliveries, and minimize waste.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Reliability

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Cook - Senior Living

Location: Personal Care Senior Living – Andover, MN

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 + per hour, based on experience

Schedule (Alternating 2-Week Rotation)

This position features a predictable, repeating schedule that includes working every other weekend. Average of 27 hours per week.

• Week 1:
  • Tuesday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Week 2:
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Monday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Personal Care Senior Living is looking for a dependable and friendly Cook to join our close-knit culinary team. This is an ideal role if you love to cook but want a stable schedule, competitive pay, and the chance to build real connections.

With just 32 residents in our building, you will get to know everyone by name and see the direct, joyful impact of your food every single day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Great Pay: Earn a competitive $21.00 + per hour, based on experience
• No Late Nights: Done by 6:00 PM at the latest to enjoy your evenings!
• Predictable Routine: Know your exact schedule weeks in advance.
• Personalized Kitchen: Work in a smaller and supportive community-focused kitchen environment.
• Meaningful – work where residents appreciate what you do

What You’ll Do

As our Cook, you will prepare and serve daily meals to create a warm, family-style dining experience.

• Meal Preparation: Cook and portion daily meals following established menus and recipes.
• Safety & Sanitation: Follow safe food-handling, proper labeling, and temperature-control guidelines.
• Kitchen Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and secure kitchen workspace.
• Inventory Control: Monitor food supplies, receive deliveries, and minimize kitchen waste.
• Resident Service: Interact respectfully and compassionately with residents, staff, and guests.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy cooking and take pride in the meals you prepare
• Are dependable and show up when scheduled
• Have a positive, calm, and friendly personality
• Enjoy working with older adults
• Can work independently while also being part of a team
• Stay organized and manage your time well
• Are flexible when plans or resident needs change
• Understand the importance of food safety and cleanliness
• Want a job where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on others

Requirements:

• Availability: Ability to work the alternating 2-week schedule, including every other weekend.
• Experience: Background in restaurants, cafés, schools, hospitals, or senior living is welcome.
• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.