Part-Time Senior Living Cook—Compassionate, Team-Oriented

Alger Heights; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation and training

Employee recognition events

Paid time off

Tapcheck access to pay anytime

Job summary

Alger Heights Senior Living Facility in Grand Rapids, MI, invites applications for a part-time Cook to support residents with nutritious meals prepared from standardized recipes. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to food safety in a warm, caring environment.

Responsibilities include meal prep for 20+ servings, menu planning, inventory help, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a positive attitude, multitasking ability, and dependability; certification is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Positive attitude
• The capacity to work as a team
• Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• The ability to arrive on time for every shift

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare meals for residents using standardized recipes
• Menu planning experience
• Must have experience cooking entire meals in larger quantities (20+ meals) and serve safe certified preferred, but not required.
• Assist in clean up
• The ability to manage inventory
• Must be dependable & reliable. Ability to follow directions. Good problem-solving skills required. Attention to detail and food safety standards. Strong organizational skills
• Looking for someone who is caring, compassionate and willing to learn

Skills

Menu planning

Large-quantity cooking

Food safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Caring / compassionate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alger Heights Senior Living Facility in Grand Rapids, MI, invites applications for a part-time Cook to support residents with nutritious meals prepared from standardized recipes. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and attention to food safety in a warm, caring environment.

Responsibilities include meal prep for 20+ servings, menu planning, inventory help, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have a positive attitude, multitasking ability, and dependability; certification is