Cook I: Entry-Level Culinary Team Player

RidgeCrest; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a Cook I to join our kitchen team. You will work with front and back of house staff to ensure quality and consistency in meals for our senior living residents.

This entry-level position emphasizes basic kitchen skills, food safety, and daily prep tasks, with opportunities to learn Mis En Place, knife skills, and pathway recipes. The role involves teamwork, adherence to procedures, and a commitment to resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Culinary training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with front and back of house teams to meet quality, presentation and portion control standards.
• Adhere to HACCP, labeling and storage protocols and relevant food service regulations.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a culture of safety.
• Maintain temperature charts and records.
• Communicate openly with community departments and Home Office support teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Mis En Place

Communication

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary training

Job description

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC, is seeking a Cook I to join our kitchen team. You will work with front and back of house staff to ensure quality and consistency in meals for our senior living residents.

This entry-level position emphasizes basic kitchen skills, food safety, and daily prep tasks, with opportunities to learn Mis En Place, knife skills, and pathway recipes. The role involves teamwork, adherence to procedures, and a commitment to resident satisfaction.