Cook - Full Time

Newstar Way Golden, CO; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Cornerstone Management is seeking a dedicated Cook for its Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care. The role involves preparing and serving meals, following dietary needs and recipes, and maintaining a clean kitchen.

You will collaborate with the Chef Supervisor and wait staff to ensure timely, high-quality meals that meet safety standards. The position emphasizes resident-centered service, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable, using a calm, kind tone.
• Must prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work well as a team with Chef Supervisor and staff.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a service-oriented mindset.
• Must have good verbal communication and relate well to seniors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe handling.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report issues to Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations (HACCP).
• Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
• Support Cornerstone Management Communities' mission and values.

Skills

Food service vocabulary

Punctuality

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Compassionate care

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Service-oriented mindset

Verbal communication

Job description

Cook - Full Time

Company Overview:

Cornerstone Management oversees multiple Assisted Living communities dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for seniors.

Our mission is to foster safe, engaging, and person-centered environments where residents can thrive while preserving their independence and dignity.

Job Summary: This position is at the Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care

This position is responsible for preparing and serving the daily meals to the residents and guests at Cornerstone Management Communities. This position must fulfill expectations of exceptional customer service.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k).

• Paid time off and recognized holidays.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• Supportive work environment with a focus on resident-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to menu and dietary needs, using safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Follow recipes, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver high-quality, attractive meals on schedule.
• Receive, label, and store food properly to ensure safety and minimize waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and work areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any issues to the Chef Supervisor.
• Support and direct Wait Staff as needed; assist with training and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with state food safety regulations, includingHACCP and the Minnesota Food Code.
• Communicate concerns or incidents to Chef Supervisor or management promptly.
• Support the mission and values of Cornerstone Management Communities.

Qualifications:

• Must understand and communicate food service vocabulary.
• Must be punctual, with a good attendance record.
• Must be mature and emotionally stable using calm and kind tone of voice, remaining calm in difficult or unusual circumstances.
• Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently, staying on task.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Must be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
• Must work as a team member with other personnel, Chef Supervisor and Assisted living Director.
• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and relate well to senior adults.
• Ability to read and complete necessary paperwork.

Cornerstone Management is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.