Senior Living Cook — Fresh, From-Scratch Meals + Benefits

Cogir Senior Living; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

Free meals

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant in Utah. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests, working with the culinary director to create menus from traditional comfort foods to globe-spanning dishes on a quarterly rotating plan.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to cook from scratch.

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 on 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

1+ year kitchen experience

Knife handling

Dietary knowledge for seniors

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Creative prep

Senior living/healthcare experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School preferred

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant in Utah. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests, working with the culinary director to create menus from traditional comfort foods to globe-spanning dishes on a quarterly rotating plan.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to cook from scratch.