Senior Care Cook — Nourish with Purpose | Daytime Schedule

EveryAge; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer1

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development & Training Op

Employee Wellness Programs

Consistent Daytime Schedule

Job summary

Carolina SeniorCare - PACE Program is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This full-time role focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for participants and staff, following standardized recipes and ensuring safe food handling.

You'll work in a team-oriented environment with a daytime schedule and opportunities to support special events and catering functions. Experience in healthcare or institutional cooking is preferred, as is ServSafe and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Food service, restaurant, healthcare, or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Experience working with older adults preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious meals, snacks, and special diet items for participants and staff.
• Follow standardized recipes and menu plans.
• Ensure food quality, proper temperatures, and portion control.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Practice safe food handling and infection control procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and supply ordering.
• Support special events, catering functions, and participant activities as needed.
• Help create a positive dining experience for the seniors we serve.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Infection control

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carolina SeniorCare - PACE Program is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team. This full-time role focuses on preparing nutritious, high-quality meals for participants and staff, following standardized recipes and ensuring safe food handling.

You'll work in a team-oriented environment with a daytime schedule and opportunities to support special events and catering functions. Experience in healthcare or institutional cooking is preferred, as is ServSafe and CPR certification.