Cook - Full-time

The Springs Living; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Free on-site chiropractor visits

Discounted meals during shift

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

The Springs Living in Salem, OR is seeking a dedicated cook who blends warmth with professional cooking skills to serve our senior residents. You will prepare fresh meals, follow scratch recipes, and work with a culinary team to ensure quality, presentation, and a welcoming dining atmosphere.

We value genuine care for seniors, reliability, and teamwork, with focus on consistent hours and opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking experience required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Genuine appreciation for seniors and willingness to learn.
• Experience with senior populations preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals for residents using scratch cooking when possible.
• Cook a variety of menu items including sauté, grill, pantry, and prep.
• Follow recipes while maintaining consistency, food quality, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Collaborate with culinary team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.
• Help create an atmosphere where residents feel welcomed and cared for.

Skills

Professional cooking experience

Background check clearance

Respect for seniors

Willingness to learn

Job description

Description

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living! Our purpose at The Springs is to change the way people think, feel, and experience senior housing. In order to accomplish that goal, we strive to change the way people work in senior living.

Job Description

We offer a wonderful work environment, friendly dedicated co-workers, and opportunities for growth! Our ideal Cook possesses the perfect blend of personal warmth and professional cooking skills. In our effort to provide dynamic and excellent customer service to our residents and families, we recognize that high-quality food and dining service is a priority. We're looking for someone with:

Resposibilities:

• Prepare fresh, high-quality meals for our residents using scratch cooking techniques whenever possible.
• Cook a variety of menu items including sauté, grill, pantry, and prep.
• Follow recipes while maintaining consistency, food quality, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to provide an outstanding dining experience.
• Help create an atmosphere where residents feel welcomed and cared for.

Qualifications:

• Professional cooking experience
• Ability to pass pre-employment criminal background and drug screening
• Genuine appreciation for seniors and willingness to learn
• Experience working with Senior populations is preferred but not required

Setting:

• Focus on comfort food, home cooking, and local ingredients
• Consistent hours
• Job duties include: preparing meals on a cyclical menu

Why Work Here:

• Competitive Wages & Benefits– Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; disability coverage, and more
• Supportive, Growth-Oriented Environment– Career coaching, scholarship opportunities, and a team that values your contributions
• Unique Perks– Free on-site chiropractor visits, discounted meals during your shift, and discounted gym memberships

The Springs Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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