PRN Cook

Springarborliving; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a passionate Cook to join their team in Apex, NC. This role involves preparing delicious meals and ensuring a safe dining experience for residents. Ideal candidates will have culinary skills and a commitment to food safety. Join a community that values compassion and integrity, where your contributions will enhance the lives of those you serve. With a focus on teamwork and creativity, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement with Immediate Vesting

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment preferred.
• Knowledgeable in safety and disinfection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appealing and healthy food for residents.
• Adhere to sanitation practices during food preparation.
• Assist with serving and cleaning during mealtimes.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Sanitation Practices

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Spring Arbor Senior Living - Apex, 901 Spring Arbor Court, Apex, North Carolina, United States of America Req #621

Friday, April 18, 2025

At Spring Arbor Senior Living, we believe that every moment matters. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to provide a purposeful journey while celebrating life’s most meaningful moments. Our mission is to listen, care, inspire growth, and cherish every individual in a community where accountability, independence, and wellness are prioritized. With 35 locations across 9 states, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where both residents and team members thrive. Join us and help make a difference every day!

Do you love to cook? We have just the role for you! Spring Arbor Senior Living is seeking a Cook in Apex, NC. We are looking for a self-starter to support the Food Service team and provide an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

Along with offering the best dining experience while making delicious, desirable, and healthy foods for our residents, the Cook is responsible for ensuring quality standards in all food preparation protocol, required by Spring Arbor policies and state licensure and health regulations. Another great perk is building rapport with staff while maintaining a positive and social environment for our residents.

WHAT WE OFFER!

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Retirement with immediate vesting!

WHAT YOU WILL DO!

• Prepare delectable food that is appealing in appearance and presentation
• Adhere to carefulhandling foods during preparation and cooking activities to make sure sanitation practices are followed.
• Document concerns, suggestions, or menu changes to both staff and residents.
• Assist with serving food during mealtimes as well as clearing tables.
• Proper and timely cleaning of all utensils and dishes
• Ensuring resident safety by cleaning areas and floors.
• Adhere to infection control, foodborne illness prevention, harmful chemical handling sanitation, and fire and safety procedures.

WHO WE WANT!

We seek team members who share our values of serving with character, gratitude, purpose, and heart! Our ideal candidate will also have the skills and experience indicated below. If this sounds like you, apply today!!

• High School degree or equivalent preferred, must be 16 years or older.
• In NC, must be 18 years or older if operating power-driven machines such as a meat slicer, mixer, etc.
• 3 years’ experience in a healthcare, hospitality, or service environment preferred
• Culinary arts experience preferred
• Enthusiastic team members to assist with food preparation in a timely manner using your creative cooking and presentation skills.
• Knowledgeable in understanding of safety and disinfection requirements
• Outgoing, well-groomed individual, with pleasant, friendly, and helpful demeanor

WHO WE ARE!

Just as a family makes a house a home, our family of dedicated professionals makes Spring Arbor a place where our residents feel loved, like an extension of the family. Spring Arbor has continued to build on its successes, owning and operating 24 senior living communities throughout Virginia, North Carolina, and Maryland. From Residential Assisted Living to Memory Care, our team nurtures each resident's independence by promoting dignity and choice in a setting of compassionate care. Join our team and work with us here. You’ll love it! To learn more about our organization, please visitwww.springarborliving.com .

Spring Arbor Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Spring Arbor Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Spring Arbor Management is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Spring Arbor Senior Living to grant equal employment opportunities to allqualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.

• Spring Arbor Senior Living - Apex, 901 Spring Arbor Court, Apex, North Carolina, United States of America