Senior Living Cook | Fresh Meals, Growth & Benefits

Discovery Senior Living Holdings, LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer match

Paid training and career growth

Wellness-related benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living in Durham, NC is seeking a Cook to join our community. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold menu items, serving according to recipes, and ensuring food quality and palatability.

Experience in senior living preferred, with emphasis on production methods, portion control, food handling safety, organization, and strong communication. Weekend availability is required to support our resident-focused dining program.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Skills

Senior Living experience

Strong communication

Great organizational skills

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

TerraBella Senior Living in Durham, NC is seeking a Cook to join our community. Responsibilities include preparing hot and cold menu items, serving according to recipes, and ensuring food quality and palatability.

Experience in senior living preferred, with emphasis on production methods, portion control, food handling safety, organization, and strong communication. Weekend availability is required to support our resident-focused dining program.