Senior Living Cook: From-Scratch Menus & Benefits

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand (early access to earned)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests, working closely with the culinary director to offer comfort foods and varied options made from scratch.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining high sanitation standards. This on-site role includes weekends and holidays.

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

• Be part of a compassionate team to deliver top-level results for residents.
• 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

Kitchen experience

Recipe execution

Dietary knowledge

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our community restaurant team. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests, working closely with the culinary director to offer comfort foods and varied options made from scratch.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of kitchen experience, knowledge of dietary needs for seniors, and the ability to follow recipes while maintaining high sanitation standards. This on-site role includes weekends and holidays.