Dietary Cook

Artis Senior Living of West Shore; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental and vision

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO first year

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Artis Senior Living of West Shore is seeking a Cook to join our compassionate team in a full-time role with a schedule that emphasizes evening and weekend shifts.

You will be preparing diverse dishes, plating beautifully, and maintaining high safety and sanitation standards across the kitchen while contributing to a welcoming resident experience. Prior senior living or healthcare exposure is preferred, with Serv Safe certification required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to understand, read, write and effectively verbally communicate in English.
• Prefer experience in senior living or healthcare environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• SERV Safe certification is required or can be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Learn, prepare, cook and plate a variety of colorful recipes and menu items, ensuring that plate presentation and food quality meet company standards.
• Continuously contribute to the resident experience by showcasing your unique skills and elevating the culture of our community.
• Keep assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition and comply with all state and local health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings and share creative ideas with the team to ensure a consistently elevated experience for residents.
• This position may assist with other responsibilities on an as-needed basis.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SERV Safe certification

Job description

Starting pay is $18 / hour!

*This is a full-time position with a schedule consisting mostly of evening and weekend shifts.

How We Work

Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

How We Support You

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid holidays
• 3 weeks PTO first year
• 401k plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement

How You'll Contribute

At Artis Senior Living, we’re honored to serve families in our vibrant and welcoming communities, and we’re looking for a Cook ready to work with heart.

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore your culinary curiosity? Do you enjoy learning unique recipes and having creative freedom at work? The Cook position offers a flexible schedule, work/life balance AND room for advancement!

The Cook will:

• Learn, prepare, cook and plate a variety of colorful recipes and menu items, ensuring that plate presentation and food quality are to company standards.
• Continuously contribute to the resident experience by showcasing your unique skills and applying your knowledge to elevate the culture of our community.
• Keep assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition and be familiar and comply with all state and local health department practices, safety practices, and infection control practices.
• Participate in dailypre-shift meetings and share your creative ideas with the team to ensure a consistently elevated experience for our residents.
• This position may assist with other responsibilities on an as-needed basis.

How You'll Succeed

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• SERV Safe certification is required; or ability to obtain upon hire
• This position requires the candidate to understand, read, write and effectively verbally communicate in English.
• Prefer experience within senior living or healthcare environments, must be sensitive to needs of senior population.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Candidate Safety Notice:

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In addition, Artis Senior Living will never ask candidates to pay application fees, purchase equipment, send gift cards, transfer funds, provide banking information, or share other financial information as part of the application or interview process. If you receive communication from an unverified source or are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please apply or contact us directly through our official careers site.