Senior Living Cook — Fresh, Team‑driven Kitchen

Avista Senior Living Management; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Commission plan

Medical benefits

Free meals

Vacation & holidays

Life insurance

401(k)

EAP

Job summary

Spring Gardens Assisted Living Oquirrh Mountain in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced cook to oversee food handling and preparation across the kitchen. You will stock and maintain stations, ensure hygienic work spaces, and adapt processes to meet time and quality standards. Healthcare experience is preferred.

The role offers full-time/part-time hours with competitive wages and benefits, including medical plans and a free daily meal, plus vacation and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English and understand questions from residents and family members.
• Ability to give and receive directions on work related tasks especially during events such as fires, disasters, and emergency situations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and apply practical problem solving skills, when needed.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and maintains a positive attitude, during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Supports the philosophy, mission, commitment, vision, and values of the community.
• Checks the menu item ingredients for quality, wholesomeness, and quantity.
• Prepares meals and snacks.
• Utilizes sound food handling practices for the storage and preparation of each menu item.
• Maintains a strict “clean as you go” practice ensuring a clean professional work environment.
• Reports all equipment maintenance concerns to the appropriate staff and follows up when equipment has not been repaired.
• Coordinates the next day’s food production needs including pulling and thawing frozen items in a timely manner.
• Works with the management team to contribute ideas and suggestions for the planning of special theme/holiday occasions.
• Provides top quality food presentation, as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Assists in the completion of the temperature and meal record log and participates in taste testing and temperature recording.
• Consults regularly with the Executive Chef if items are not up to the standards implemented by the Chef.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Food handling

English ability

Pressure tolerance

Confidentiality

Professional conduct

Education

High School

Job description

Spring Gardens Assisted Living Oquirrh Mountain in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking an experienced cook to oversee food handling and preparation across the kitchen. You will stock and maintain stations, ensure hygienic work spaces, and adapt processes to meet time and quality standards. Healthcare experience is preferred.

The role offers full-time/part-time hours with competitive wages and benefits, including medical plans and a free daily meal, plus vacation and 401(k) options.