Part-Time Cook — Flexible Schedule for Fresh Senior Meals

Eden Senior Care; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Vista Senior Living Management is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and present meals for residents in a senior living setting. The role requires efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen, adherence to sanitation standards, and collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, good communication, and physical stamina to maintain a busy kitchen and support residents with nutritious meals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook.
• Experience using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking procedures (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Ability to follow sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary school diploma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking (peel, chop, trim).
• Cook food using various utensils or grillers.
• Monitor food during cooking and stir/turn as needed.
• Present dishes attractively before serving.
• Serve meals to residents.
• Maintain sanitized, orderly kitchen environment.
• Store food and other items properly.
• Check ingredient quality.
• Monitor stock and place orders when shortages occur.

Skills

Proven experience as cook

Cutting tools

Food preparation

Sanitation procedures

Team player

Communication skills

Physical stamina

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school diploma (advantage)

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is seeking a part-time Cook to prepare and present meals for residents in a senior living setting. The role requires efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen, adherence to sanitation standards, and collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate has proven cooking experience, good communication, and physical stamina to maintain a busy kitchen and support residents with nutritious meals.