Senior Living Cook — Fresh, From-Scratch Menus

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Arizona is seeking a skilled line cook to join our community kitchen. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals from scratch, following menus and dietary guidelines to serve residents, families, and guests with empathy and precision.

As part of the dining services team, you will work with the culinary director to deliver consistently high-quality dishes, maintain clean stations, and follow health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card and 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

Kitchen experience

Recipe execution

Food safety

Knife handling

Batch cooking

Food prep

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary education

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Arizona is seeking a skilled line cook to join our community kitchen. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals from scratch, following menus and dietary guidelines to serve residents, families, and guests with empathy and precision.

As part of the dining services team, you will work with the culinary director to deliver consistently high-quality dishes, maintain clean stations, and follow health and safety standards.