Senior Living Cook — Fresh Meals & Growth Path

Arbor Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal for each shift

Starting pay: $21 per hour

Paid Time Off for FT & PT; PTO cashout

401K with employer matching

Job summary

Arbor Terrace Asheville, part of The Arbor Company, seeks a full-time Cook to create fresh, flavorful meals and deliver high-quality service in a warm, upscale senior living community. Flexible full-time schedule available: 6 am–2 pm and 12 pm–7 pm.

You will work with established recipes, assist with stock and safety standards, and support residents with courteous care. Culinary training or restaurant experience is preferred; knowledge of kitchen basics and dietary needs is valued.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training or restaurant cooking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen basics, sanitation and food handling.
• Experience with special diets and long-term care preferred.
• Experience with large batch cooking (100+ people).

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals using established recipes and menu cycles.
• Assist with stock deliveries and rotation; maintain log compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety per schedules and protocols.
• Coordinate with Dining Director on prep and service flow.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Sanitation

Food handling

Portion control

Cooking procedures

Special diets experience

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Arbor Terrace Asheville, part of The Arbor Company, seeks a full-time Cook to create fresh, flavorful meals and deliver high-quality service in a warm, upscale senior living community. Flexible full-time schedule available: 6 am–2 pm and 12 pm–7 pm.

You will work with established recipes, assist with stock and safety standards, and support residents with courteous care. Culinary training or restaurant experience is preferred; knowledge of kitchen basics and dietary needs is valued.