Senior Living Cook - From-Scratch Menus & Resident Impact

Cogir Senior Living; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

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, guests, and staff, working closely with the culinary director to deliver high-quality options from traditional favorites to globally inspired dishes.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-service kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and a passion for creating from-scratch meals while adhering to dietary needs and safety

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 and high-performing team to redefine senior living and deliver top-level results.
• 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 equipment knowledge

Knife handling

Recipe execution

Large-batch cooking

Creative cooking

Senior living/healthcare experience

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School (nice to have)

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, guests, and staff, working closely with the culinary director to deliver high-quality options from traditional favorites to globally inspired dishes.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-service kitchen experience, knowledge of kitchen equipment, and a passion for creating from-scratch meals while adhering to dietary needs and safety