Cook - Full Time - No Nights No Weekends

EveryAge; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer1

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development & Training Op

Employee Wellness Programs

Consistent Daytime Schedule

Job summary

Carolina SeniorCare - PACE Program is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This full-time role focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for participants and staff, following standardized recipes and ensuring safe food handling.

You'll work in a team-oriented environment with a daytime schedule and opportunities to support special events and catering functions. Experience in healthcare or institutional cooking is preferred, as is ServSafe and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Food service, restaurant, healthcare, or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals, snacks, and special diet items for participants and staff.
• Follow standardized recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure food quality, proper temperatures, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Practice safe food handling and infection control procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and supply ordering.
• Support special events, catering functions, and participant activities as needed.
• Help create a positive dining experience for the seniors we serve.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Infection control

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Cook (Full-Time)

Carolina SeniorCare - PACE Program

Cook with Purpose. Serve with Heart.

Carolina SeniorCare is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This is more than a cooking position. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults by preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support their health, independence, and quality of life.

If you enjoy preparing great food, working in a team-oriented environment, and maintaining a schedule that allows for work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

• Prepare nutritious meals, snacks, and special diet items for participants and staff.


• Follow standardized recipes and menu plans.


• Ensure food quality, proper temperatures, and portion control.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.


• Practice safe food handling and infection control procedures.


• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and supply ordering.


• Support special events, catering functions, and participant activities as needed.


• Help create a positive dining experience for the seniors we serve.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Minimum age of 18 years.


• Food service, restaurant, healthcare, or institutional cooking experience preferred.


• Experience working with older adults preferred.


• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain.


• ServSafe Certification preferred.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Paid Holidays


• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Professional Development & Training Opportunities


• Employee Wellness Programs


• Consistent Daytime Schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.


• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Why Carolina SeniorCare?

At Carolina SeniorCare, we are committed to helping older adults remain independent while receiving the care and support they need. Every meal prepared contributes to the health, comfort, and well-being of the participants we serve.

Join a team where your work matters every day.