Line Cook

Wallick Communities; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 37,440 - 41,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Gym membership reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Wallick Senior Living is seeking a Line Cook to support meal preparation and maintain clean, well‑organized kitchen operations. This full‑time role requires reliable teamwork and adherence to safety standards in a senior living setting.

Shifts available at 6am‑2:30pm or 11am‑7:30pm with a pay rate of $18–$20 per hour. Wallick offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the employee‑owned organization.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1–2 years institutional or restaurant experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with residents, co‑workers and family.

Responsibilities

• Keep large equipment and prep/serving areas clean.
• Maintain food quality with temperature checks and tastings.
• Set up food in steam tables and portion control.
• Assist as needed and act as lead when Chef is away.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleanliness

Communication

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Thermometers

Steam tables

Food service equipment

Job description

Line Cook

Description

Location: Meadow Valley
Job Type: Full Time 6am-2:30pm or 11am-7:30pm
Pay Rate: $18-20/hr

Make a Difference—And Own Your Future

At Wallick Senior Living, our team understands that senior living is not just a job, but a calling. We take pride in caring for and empowering our residents as they choose to enjoy their golden years with us. With over 1,000 employees and a mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope, we foster a supportive and collaborative work environment where every employee‑owner plays a vital role.

A Career with Wallick Senior Living Means…

• A Unique Approach to Senior Living: Our associates power Wallick’s approach to senior living that goes beyond care to ensure our residents live their best lives through meaningful activities, delicious meals and round‑the‑clock support.
• Pay‑on‑Demand: access your money as you earn it.
• Exceptional Benefit Package: Health, dental, vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting your new job. Other benefits include gym membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, 401K, and more.
• Work‑Life Balance: Paid time off, including paid parental leave.
• Supportive Culture and Rewarding Work: A team‑oriented environment where associates make a meaningful impact by helping individuals maintain independence and quality of life.
• Resident Stories That Stay with You: From Maurine, who found an “instant family,” to Evelyn, who recently celebrated her 105th birthday with us, our residents enjoy a sense of community created by you.
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and advancement opportunities within a company that invests in its people.
• Employee‑Owned, Resident Focused: As a 100% employee‑owned company, your daily work also contributes to your financial future by sharing in our profitability.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for cleanliness of large equipment in preparation and serving areas.
• Maintain quality of products throughout preparation and serving by means of routine temperature checks and taste tests.
• Set up food in steam tables and deliver more food as needed.
• Maintain portion control in preparation and serving.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Act as the person in charge when the Chef is not there.

What We’re Looking For

• High school education or equivalent desired. One to two years of institutional or restaurant experience.
• Ability to communicate with co‑workers, residents and family members.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from internal and external sources.
• Ability to apply basic math skills.
• Make routine decisions requiring little judgment. Decisions typically affect the immediate department.

Wallick’s Mission & Values

At Wallick Communities, we believe in opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for our residents, associates, and community. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Care – We show compassion and respect for everyone.
• Character – We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
• Collaboration – We work together to achieve more.

At Wallick, we celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace and communities, creating an environment where associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to the work they do every day.

For nearly 60 years, it has been at the core of our organization’s culture that all Wallick associates come to a safe and inclusive place to work. Wallick does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors.

Join Us and Become an Employee‑Owner! If you're ready to make a difference in people’s lives while securing your financial future, apply today.

*Employment is contingent upon passing a pre‑employment background check and drug screen.