Cook - Part Time (Well-Spring)

Well•Spring; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site health clinic

Employee cafeteria

Job summary

Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community in Greensboro, NC, seeks an experienced Cook for our Dining Services team. This part-time role offers 20-29 hours per week with morning and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.

You’ll prepare meals from scratch, follow menus and resident dietary guidelines, and work in a resident-focused, team-oriented kitchen. We offer competitive pay at $18.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience, along with an on-site health clinic and an employee cafeteria.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional restaurant cooking experience.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking and basic culinary techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Flexible to morning and evening shifts, weekends, holidays, and events.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals from scratch following menus and dietary needs.
• Meet specialized/therapeutic diet requirements as needed.
• Ensure quality, portions, and presentation; maintain clean, organized kitchen.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment; follow sanitation procedures.
• Support dining services team and assist with special events and holidays.

Skills

Restaurant cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

At Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community, our team is a determining factor in the quality of our senior living community. In addition to maintaining 369 residences and healthcare rooms, our services include healthcare, dining, housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance, grounds, security, transportation, activities and administration. We employ approximately 300 full-time or part-time positions and offer a number of employment opportunities. Our team is key to fostering a cheerful, encouraging environment for our residents while maintaining a focus on customer service.

Our Greensboro life plan community is committed to providing our team members with the education, tools and support that they need to be the best in their field. Personal and professional growth is encouraged by providing tuition assistance, flexible scheduling and promotion opportunities from within.

Read our team members’ Code of Conduct - CLICK HERE .

Our team members participate in decision-making and are recognized as an important part of delivering our mission. They also receive these benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Basic Group Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holiday premium pay
• Paid time off
• Jury duty
• Retirement savings 403(b)
• Employee cafeteria with hot meals for only $2
• Year-end resident appreciation fund
• Discounts on cell phone service and two local gyms
• On-site health clinic
• More than 15 employee appreciation events throughout the year
• Access to fitness center and woodworking shop
• Optional membership in a credit union
• Bonuses for successful recruitment referrals
• And much more!

Position:Cook - Part Time (Well-Spring)

Location: Greensboro, NC

Job Id:650

# of Openings:1

Cook - Dining Services (Part-Time)

Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community
Greensboro, NC

Schedule: Part-Time | 20-29 hours per week | Morning & Evening Shifts
Pay: $18.00-21.00/hour, based on experience
Status: Part-Time | Non-Exempt

About Well-Spring

Well-Spring is an award-winning Life Plan Community in Greensboro, NC, known for exceptional dining, warm hospitality, and a strong team culture. We take pride in providing our residents with quality meals and personalized service in a supportive, team-focused environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our Dining Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone with restaurant cooking experience who enjoys preparing quality food from scratch and wants to bring those skills to a welcoming, resident-focused environment.

This part-time position offers 20-29 hours per week and requires flexibility to work morning and evening shifts, weekends, holidays, and special events as scheduled.

What You'll Do

• Prepare high-quality meals from scratch, including soups, sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables, and daily specials.
• Follow established menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs.
• Prepare meals that meet specialized or therapeutic diet requirements as needed.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, proper portions, and presentation.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services team to provide timely and exceptional service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and other dining needs throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of professional restaurant cooking experience required.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or preparing specialized/therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking and basic culinary techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work morning and evening shifts, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.
• A positive, service-oriented approach and desire to provide an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay of $18.00-21.00/hour, based on experience.
• Part-time schedule of 20-29 hours per week.
• Opportunity to cook from scratch using quality ingredients.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• A welcoming workplace where your work is appreciated by residents and families.
• The opportunity to use your culinary skills while making a meaningful difference each day.