Cook (No Late Nights & Free Meals)

The Arbor Company; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Free meal every shift

PTO for full-time and part-time team

On-demand pay options

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance & student loan repa

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

The Arbor Company is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in Knoxville, TN. This role offers a consistent schedule with no late nights, and a focus on work-life balance while delivering meaningful dining experiences for residents.

You will prepare meals per recipes and dietary guidelines, support kitchen operations, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen. Leadership opportunities exist within a supportive team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong cooking experience (restaurant or senior living preferred).
• Experience with batch cooking and food safety standards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and cook meals following established recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Support kitchen operations including prep, inventory, and food safety compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in accordance with standards.
• Partner with the Dining Director to ensure smooth service and quality meals.
• Lead by example and help support a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

Kenntnisse

Cooking

Batch cooking

Food safety

Team leadership

Independent work

Jobbeschreibung

Cook – $18–$20/hr | No Late Nights | Work-Life Balance

Are you ready to love your job again?

Tired of late nights and high-stress kitchens? Join our culinary team and enjoy a consistent schedule, no late nights, and a more balanced work environment—while still doing what you love.

At The Arbor Company, you’re more than a cook—you’re a key part of creating meaningful dining experiences for our residents.

What We Offer

• $18–$20/hr
• Consistent rotating schedule: 6:00am–2:30pm and 10:00am–6:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• Free meal every shift
• No late nights
• PTO for full-time and part-time team members (plus cash-out options)
• On-demand pay options
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment
• Growth opportunities within a supportive team

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work-life balance you won’t find in restaurants
• Stable, predictable schedule
• Team-oriented kitchen with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to lead and mentor within the kitchen

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook meals following established recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines
• Support kitchen operations including prep, inventory, and food safety compliance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in accordance with standards
• Partner with the Dining Director to ensure smooth service and quality meals
• Lead by example and help support a positive, efficient kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

• Strong cooking experience (restaurant or senior living preferred)
• Experience with batch cooking and food safety standards
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Leadership mindset—someone who can step up, support others, and take ownership in the kitchen
• Passion for creating great meals and a positive dining experience

At The Arbor Company, we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® and one of Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services.

Our people—and our residents—are at the center of everything we do. We can’t wait to meet you.

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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