Senior Living Cook: Fresh, From-Scratch Meals

Cogir Real Estate, LP; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

401K with company match

Free meals

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests, collaborating with the culinary director to craft menus from traditional comfort foods to globally inspired options using seasonal ingredients.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment and dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to follow recipes and scale for large batches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary school a plus.
• Food Handler Card and kitchen sanitation knowledge.
• Experience: at least 1 year in full-service kitchen, ability to cook from scratch.
• Familiar with dietary needs for seniors.
• Able to read and follow recipes and handle large batches.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a compassionate, high-performing team delivering top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas promptly.
• Keep stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with dining services for timely meal service.
• Check and restock foods for proper service.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Equipment knowledge

Dietary restrictions

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Creativity in cooking

Senior living exposure

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School preferred

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests, collaborating with the culinary director to craft menus from traditional comfort foods to globally inspired options using seasonal ingredients.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment and dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to follow recipes and scale for large batches.