Senior Living Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth

Discovery Senior Living; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages beforepay

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)

Health, dental, vision, life and short

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth and advance

Uniforms provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living is hiring a Cook to enrich the lives of our residents by delivering delicious, well-presented meals in a warm, home-like dining setting. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain kitchen safety, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure a superior dining experience.

Ideal candidates have experience in senior living or similar environments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior living or similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Portion control

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living is hiring a Cook to enrich the lives of our residents by delivering delicious, well-presented meals in a warm, home-like dining setting. You will follow standardized recipes, maintain kitchen safety, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure a superior dining experience.

Ideal candidates have experience in senior living or similar environments, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.