Senior Living Cook — Fresh, From-Scratch Meals

Cogir USA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to paycheck (pay on demnd

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir USA in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Cook for our community restaurant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, prospective residents, families, and guests. Our line cooks work with the culinary director to craft traditional comfort foods and world-inspired options, including a seasonal menu changed quarterly with local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of kitchen equipment and proper sanitation, and is available for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Follow recipes from scratch

Knife handling

Dietary restrictions knowledge

Read and execute recipes

Large-batch cooking

Creative culinary prep

Experience in senior living healthcare

Flexible shifts availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School (plus)

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir USA in Tucson, AZ seeks an experienced Cook for our community restaurant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, prospective residents, families, and guests. Our line cooks work with the culinary director to craft traditional comfort foods and world-inspired options, including a seasonal menu changed quarterly with local ingredients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of kitchen equipment and proper sanitation, and is available for