Senior Living Cook: From-Scratch Cuisine & Flexible Shifts

Cogir USA; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, is hiring a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to craft menus, cook from scratch, and adapt dishes to dietary needs while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a full-service kitchen, strong knife and equipment skills, and a passion for delivering friendly, high-quality service in a senior living setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary training is a plus.
• Food Handler Card and understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in full-service kitchen surroundings.

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 local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

1 year kitchen experience

Recipe execution

Food safety knowledge

Large-batch cooking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School (plus)

Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife handling skills

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Scottsdale, Arizona, is hiring a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to craft menus, cook from scratch, and adapt dishes to dietary needs while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in a full-service kitchen, strong knife and equipment skills, and a passion for delivering friendly, high-quality service in a senior living setting.