Senior Living Cook: From-Scratch Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Cogir USA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early pay access

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K with match

Free meals

Employee assistance

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living seeks a dedicated Cook for our community kitchen in Tucson, AZ. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests in collaboration with the culinary director.

We prioritize from-scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and local ingredients to deliver exceptional dining experiences for seniors. Ideal candidates have at least one year in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to work flexible weekend/holiday shifts.

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.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Knife skills

Batch cooking

Recipe execution

Dietary restrictions

Creative cooking

Senior living experience

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School (plus)

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living seeks a dedicated Cook for our community kitchen in Tucson, AZ. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests in collaboration with the culinary director.

We prioritize from-scratch cooking, seasonal menus, and local ingredients to deliver exceptional dining experiences for seniors. Ideal candidates have at least one year in a full-service kitchen, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to work flexible weekend/holiday shifts.