Full-Time Senior Living Cook & Chef — Create Joy with Food

Encore Senior Living; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental insurance

Life Insurance

PTO accrual

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Encore Senior Living in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a caring Cook/Chef to prepare, present and serve balanced meals for residents. You will work from a seniors-focused menu, maintain food safety, and contribute to a warm, home-like dining experience.

The role emphasizes passion for seniors, teamwork, and delivering consistent quality with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a friendly, compassionate demeanor toward residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Must love working with seniors and provide compassionate care.
• Energetic, adaptable, and professional in all work situations.
• One-year experience preparing food from scratch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve meals for residents.
• Clean up and store meals according to safety guidelines.
• Follow menus specified for seniors and adapt as needed.

Skills

Love for working with seniors

Energetic, flexible, people person

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Encore Senior Living in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a caring Cook/Chef to prepare, present and serve balanced meals for residents. You will work from a seniors-focused menu, maintain food safety, and contribute to a warm, home-like dining experience.

The role emphasizes passion for seniors, teamwork, and delivering consistent quality with enthusiasm, attention to detail, and a friendly, compassionate demeanor toward residents and their families.