Senior Living Cook: From-Scratch Meals + Growth

Cogir USA; West Haven (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

Paid Vacation & Holidays

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant. You will prepare fresh, nutritious, appealing meals for residents, staff, prospective residents, families, and guests, working closely with the culinary director to create from-scratch dishes and a rotating seasonal menu.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-service kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety guidelines, and the ability to follow recipes and accommodate senior dietary needs.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of full-service kitchen experience, cooking from scratch.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling.
• Dietary restrictions for seniors knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe.
• Proficiency in large-batch meal preparation.
• Creative culinary and prep skills are a plus.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, or hospitality is desirable.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with dining services for timely meal service.
• Check and restock foods for proper service.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Participate in 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 handling

Dietary knowledge

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Culinary creativity

Senior living experience

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School

Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our community restaurant. You will prepare fresh, nutritious, appealing meals for residents, staff, prospective residents, families, and guests, working closely with the culinary director to create from-scratch dishes and a rotating seasonal menu.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-service kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety guidelines, and the ability to follow recipes and accommodate senior dietary needs.