COOK - Full Time

Haven Memory Care; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive team environment

Stable year-round employment

Growth within Community Senior Life

Job summary

Haven Memory Care in Gulf Shores, AL is seeking a dependable Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll prepare meals, follow approved menus and dietary guidelines, and contribute to comfort and routine for residents. Your work supports the health and well-being of seniors living with memory care needs.

We value teamwork, consistency, and quality. The role offers a stable, year‑round schedule in a mission‑driven environment that supports residents with memory care needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen or food service setting.
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet our standards.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Support kitchen organization, cleanliness, and daily operations.
• Work closely with team members to accommodate special dietary needs.
• Assist with inventory and proper storage of food and supplies.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Follow recipes and safety guidelines

Cleanliness and organization

Ability to stand long periods

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

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COOK - Full Time

Full Time Gulf Shores, AL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2351

Make a difference every day through food.

Haven Memory Care, part of Community Senior Life, is seeking a dependable and compassionate Cook to join our team. In this role, you’ll do more than prepare meals—you’ll help create comfort, routine, and joy for our residents. Your work plays a key role in supporting the health and well-being of seniors living with memory care needs.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in quality, understands the importance of consistency, and enjoys working in a team-focused, mission-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and dietary guidelines
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet our standards
• Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations
• Support kitchen organization, cleanliness, and daily operations
• Work closely with team members to accommodate special dietary needs
• Assist with inventory and proper storage of food and supplies

What We’re Looking For

Required:

• Experience in a professional kitchen or food service setting
• Ability to follow recipes and safety guidelines
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organization
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen tasks

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service
• Knowledge of modified or therapeutic diets (low sodium, diabetic, etc.)
• Food safety certification
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support others

Why Join Haven Memory Care?

• Meaningful work that impacts residents’ daily lives
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, year-round employment
• Opportunity to grow within Community Senior Life

If you’re passionate about cooking and want your work to truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.