CULINARY ARTIST COOK

Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community Inc; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) matched

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free meal per shift

Wellness Center access

PTO

Job summary

Arbor Acres Retirement Community is seeking a Line Cook to join our Dining Arts team in Winston-Salem. You’ll prepare entrees, vegetables, soups, and desserts for residents, guests and events, ensuring high quality and presentation.

The role requires at least two years in a commercial kitchen, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to work quickly while maintaining accurate, clean workstations. Full-time shifts include early mornings and weekends with catering support as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of cooking in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience with batch cooking for high-volume service.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality; ServSafe certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, and desserts with consistency and presentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked stations.
• Assist with catering and special events.

Skills

Cooking experience

Batch cooking

Food safety

Sanitation

Communication

Teamwork

Attendance/punctuality

ServSafe

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Line Cook (Full Time)Arbor Acres Retirement Community | Winston-Salem, NCAre you passionate about preparing high-quality meals and creating exceptional dining experiences? Arbor Acres is seeking a skilled and dependable Line Cook to join our Dining Arts team. This position plays an important role in preparing meals for residents, guests, special events, and catering functions while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.If you have culinary experience, enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen environment, and take pride in delivering outstanding food and service, we'd love to meet you.Why Arbor Acres?At Arbor Acres, our employees are more than team members. We're a community. We believe in supporting one another, celebrating successes, and creating meaningful connections with our residents and coworkers.Benefits of joining our team include:Welcoming, values-based cultureOpportunities for internal growth and advancementCelebration Breakfast for: Employee of the Quarter, Service Awards and Scholarship ApplicantsCelebration Weeks (for each department & the whole company): Food Trucks, DJs, Raffles and AwardsMeaningful relationships with residents and staffA supportive leadership team that works alongside employees to ensure successPart and Full-Time Benefits: 403(b) matched at 200% (up to 6% of salary), Employee Assistance Program (6 free counseling sessions annually), Generous Resident Christmas Gift, Free meal per shift with a great menu and options to purchase other food items on campus, Employee Auction, Wellness Center access while you are on break or just before or after your shiftFull-Time Benefits: Excellent Medical Plan with Text Medicine, Vision, Dental, and the company fully pays for Short and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Educational AssistanceWhat You'll DoAs a Line Cook, you'll help prepare and serve meals throughout Arbor Acres' dining operations by:Preparing entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, breakfast items, desserts, and other menu offeringsExecuting recipes with consistency, quality, and attention to presentationMaintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked workstationsAssisting with catering and special eventsFollowing food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage standardsWorking collaboratively with fellow Culinary Artists to ensure smooth meal serviceSupporting multiple dining venues and kitchen stations as neededParticipating in inventory control and minimizing food wasteMaintaining compliance with state, federal, and local food service regulationsDelivering exceptional service to residents, guests, and team membersWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsMinimum of two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen environmentExperience with batch cooking and high-volume meal preparationKnowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination preventionAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environmentStrong communication and teamwork skillsDependable attendance and punctualityAbility to obtain ServSafe certification within six months of hirePreferred QualificationsPrevious experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, or institutional dining environmentsShort-order or grill cooking experienceExperience plating and executing meals with consistency and qualityHigh School Diploma or equivalentBilingual is a plus, but not requiredScheduleThis is a full-time position.Typical shifts include:6:00 AM - 2:00 PM11:00 AM – 8:00PMAdditional hours may be required for special events and catering functions.Every other weekend rotation requiredHolidays required as scheduledArbor Acres operates 365 days a year, and team members are expected to be dependable and committed to supporting resident dining services year-round.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periodsFrequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and liftingAbility to lift up to 40 pounds and push carts exceeding 100 poundsAbility to work in hot kitchen environments and refrigerated areasExposure to cleaning chemicals and commercial kitchen equipmentAdditional InformationArbor Acres maintains high standards of attendance and reliability due to the critical role dining services play in resident care. We are looking for candidates who value consistency, accountability, and teamwork.If you're looking for rewarding work where you can make a daily impact in the lives of seniors while being part of a supportive and caring community, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and become part of the Arbor Acres team!“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.”