Senior Living Cook - Flexible Pay & Growth

The Arbor Company; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meal for Each Work Shift

Paid Time Off for Full Time and Part‑.

401K with Employer Matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Arbor Company in Decatur, GA is seeking a Cook to join our dining team and deliver meals that delight residents daily. You will prepare meals from established recipes, adapt for diets, and work with a friendly team in a supportive environment.

We value kitchen basics, sanitation, and consistent food handling while coordinating with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow. Previous long-term care or large-batch cooking experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training, or experience cooking in a restaurant environment preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation, food handling, portion control, and cooking procedures.
• Previous experience with special diets and long-term care is preferred.
• Previous experience with large batch cooking (100 people) at plus.
• Ability to maintain positive resident relations through a courteous, cooperative and understanding manner.

Responsibilities

• You provide food service, create great meals using established recipes, diet modifications and menu cycles
• You assist with food stock deliveries, rotation of products and regulatory log requirements
• You ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained by following established cleaning schedules and protocols
• You communicate with the Dining Director on prep, production and flow of service

Skills

Culinary skills

Sanitation knowledge

Food handling

Resident relations

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

The Arbor Company in Decatur, GA is seeking a Cook to join our dining team and deliver meals that delight residents daily. You will prepare meals from established recipes, adapt for diets, and work with a friendly team in a supportive environment.

We value kitchen basics, sanitation, and consistent food handling while coordinating with the Dining Director on prep, production, and service flow. Previous long-term care or large-batch cooking experience is a plus.