Cook

Avina of Pewaukee; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Advancement

Job summary

Avina of Pewaukee is seeking a Full-Time Cook to join their culinary team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role involves preparing high-quality meals and following safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates should have food service experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for geriatric care. This position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge in dietary techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Open the kitchen and ensure meals are served on time.
• Deliver food carts to resident care areas.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks between meals.
• Assist with kitchen setup, cleanup, and inventory.

Skills

Previous food service experience

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team - Full-Time Cook at Avina of Pewaukee

Avina of Pewaukee is now hiring skilled and passionate cooks that are looking for a career that truly makes a difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare high-quality meals while following food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Open the kitchen and ensure meals are served on time.
• Deliver food carts to resident care areas.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks between meals.
• Assist with kitchen setup, cleanup, and inventory.

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Flex Cook: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience or strong interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Reliable, dependable, and organized with strong time management skills.
• Knowledge in dietary techniques and procedures.
• Must have a general interest in geriatric care.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

What We Offer:

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive pay and full benefits package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation and sick days)
• 401K
• DailyPay
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Much, Much More

Take the Next Step in Your Culinary Career. If you’re reliable, compassionate, and ready to bring your passion for cooking to a team that cares, we encourage you to apply today!