Senior Living Cook: Fresh Scratch-Made Meals & Benefits

Cogir Senior Living; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Free meals

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create menus from scratch using local ingredients and seasonal changes, while cooking from traditional comfort dishes to global options.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of kitchen experience, knowledge of sanitation, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays in a community-focused environment.

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 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, including food handling and safety certifications.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Sanitation knowledge

Knife handling

Flexible shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School (plus)

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create menus from scratch using local ingredients and seasonal changes, while cooking from traditional comfort dishes to global options.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of kitchen experience, knowledge of sanitation, and flexibility to work weekends/holidays in a community-focused environment.