Senior Living Cook: Fresh From-Scratch Menus & Free Meals

Cogir Senior Living; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Vacation

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to craft traditional comfort foods and seasonal options using local ingredients, cooking from scratch wherever possible.

The role emphasizes high-quality service to seniors and requires collaboration with the dining team, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-service kitchen experience.
• Ability to read and execute recipes accurately.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality is desirable.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

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 health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Dietary awareness

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Senior living experience

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to craft traditional comfort foods and seasonal options using local ingredients, cooking from scratch wherever possible.

The role emphasizes high-quality service to seniors and requires collaboration with the dining team, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.