Cook - Tues-Saturday - Full Time

The Palms at Sun City; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Company-sponsored training & tuition

Free meals during each shift

On-demand pay – access earned wages

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stellar Senior Living, a premier assisted living and memory care provider, seeks a dependable Cook for its Sun City, AZ location. The role supports a large senior living community with overnight shift hours (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) from Tuesday to Saturday, delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that adhere to recipes and safety standards.

You will join a caring culinary team dedicated to resident wellbeing and dining experiences, with opportunities for growth, paid time off, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in cooking or food service.
• Experience cooking for large groups preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
• Must be able to work the overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals following recipes and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient food service area.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents in a timely manner.
• Follow portion guidelines and established preparation procedures.
• Collaborate with the culinary and community teams to ensure residents receive excellent dining service.
• Meet dietary requirements and special guidelines as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Cook – Large Senior Living Community

Full-Time | Tuesday–Saturday | 11:00 PM–7:00 AM
Location: Sun City, AZ

Join a team that makes a difference every day!

We are seeking a dependable, experienced, and dedicated Cook to join our culinary team at a large senior living community in Sun City. If you enjoy preparing quality meals, take pride in your work, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we would love to meet you!

Come join a team of dedicated, smart, and caring professionals who work together to care for our residents and provide them with the lifestyle they deserve.

Who We Are

"Our supreme goal is to do and be the best in all we undertake, and to provide a Stellar life for our residents, their families and our employees." – Evrett Benton, CEO

If you are looking for a company and team that understands the value of people, look no further!

Stellar Senior Living is a premier assisted living and memory care provider in the Western United States. Founded in 2012, we have experienced consistent growth, adding senior living communities to our family each year. We are always looking for talented, caring professionals to join our team and continue our journey.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing company
• Company-sponsored training, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education opportunities
• Free meals during each shift
• On-demand pay – access your earned wages when you need them
• A supportive team environment where your contributions make a difference

Schedule: Full-time, Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.

Job Description

Our Cooks play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for our residents. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious, and appealing meals while following established recipes, company standards, and all applicable food safety and sanitation regulations.

The ideal candidate is reliable, organized, efficient, and passionate about food service. You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient food service department.
• Prepare and serve attractive, nutritious, and high-quality meals in a timely and organized manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic food production skills while consistently meeting company quality standards.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and established preparation procedures.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Follow special dietary requirements and meal preparation guidelines as directed.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary and community teams to ensure residents receive excellent dining service.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a similar cooking or food service position.
• Experience preparing meals for large groups preferred.
• Knowledge of special diets and modified meal preparation preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation practices required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work the scheduled overnight shift.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Make a Difference With Us!

If you are passionate about cooking, enjoy being part of a team, and want your work to have a meaningful impact on the lives of seniors, we encourage you to apply!

Join Stellar Senior Living and become part of something special!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.

As part of Stellar Senior Living’s continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for all employees, residents, families, and visitors, Stellar strongly encourages its employees to receive an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as well as any subsequent booster doses, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To facilitate and further encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, Stellar periodically organizes onsite vaccination clinics at its various locations. Stellar employees are not required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment.