Senior Line Cook & Kitchen Mentor – Elevate Dining

Erickson Senior Living; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $22/hour

Quality of life – early shifts

Medical, dental, vision, PTO

401k with 3% company contrib.

Education assistance & certification

Discounted meals

Gated community security

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living’s Windsor Run in Matthews, NC is seeking a Senior Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals while mentoring junior staff. This role requires a strong culinary background and the ability to lead by example in a supportive environment.

You will join a dining team focused on resident satisfaction, safe cooking practices, and maintaining a clean kitchen. The position offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities to grow within a premier senior living community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years full-service cooking experience required.
• Supervisory and coaching skills, experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items according to proper safety and cooking techniques.
• Work with a dining team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Mentor junior staff and support culinary team development.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized kitchen and work station.

Skills

Culinary skills

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Erickson Senior Living’s Windsor Run in Matthews, NC is seeking a Senior Line Cook to prepare high-quality meals while mentoring junior staff. This role requires a strong culinary background and the ability to lead by example in a supportive environment.

You will join a dining team focused on resident satisfaction, safe cooking practices, and maintaining a clean kitchen. The position offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities to grow within a premier senior living community.