Cook — Nutritious Senior Living Meals

Holiday by Atria - Orchid Terrace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual anniversary rewards

Job summary

Holiday by Atria - Orchid Terrace is seeking a Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow approved menus and recipes, and ensure a smooth kitchen operation with strict sanitation practices.

The role emphasizes resident satisfaction, accurate log maintenance, and timely, courteous service in a community setting. A minimum of 2 years’ cooking experience and good English communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in the food industry or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Ability to follow Holiday recipes and maintain sanitation standards.
• Effective communication in English and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals following Holiday menus and recipes with portion control.
• Oversee serving carts setup and timely service.
• Maintain food safety, labeling, dating, and storage procedures.
• Ensure logs (refrigerator, freezer, production sheets) are completed.
• Adhere to sanitation standards across all kitchen areas.
• Address resident satisfaction and resolve food-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Sanitation knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Holiday by Atria - Orchid Terrace is seeking a Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare nutritious meals for residents, follow approved menus and recipes, and ensure a smooth kitchen operation with strict sanitation practices.

The role emphasizes resident satisfaction, accurate log maintenance, and timely, courteous service in a community setting. A minimum of 2 years’ cooking experience and good English communication are required.