Senior Living Cook — From-Scratch Menus & Weekend Shifts

Cogir USA; Huntersville (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 vacation

Holidays and sick leave

401K with match

Free meals

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a motivated cook to join our community restaurant team. The position involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, families, and guests, working under the culinary director, and helping develop a seasonal menu using local ingredients.

This role requires cooking from scratch, following recipes and dietary guidelines, maintaining sanitary stations, and collaborating with dining services to ensure timely service.

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 a 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

1+ year kitchen exp

Recipe reading

Dietary knowledge

Batch cooking

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a motivated cook to join our community restaurant team. The position involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, staff, families, and guests, working under the culinary director, and helping develop a seasonal menu using local ingredients.

This role requires cooking from scratch, following recipes and dietary guidelines, maintaining sanitary stations, and collaborating with dining services to ensure timely service.