Senior Living Cook — Heartfelt Meals & Team Spirit

Charter Senior Living; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No late nights

Free uniforms

Great culinary opportunities

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Flexible scheduling

Free medical insurance plan options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off and holiday pay

Perfect attendance bonus — up to $100/

Employee referral bonus opportunities

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

Charter Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will help create homelike dining experiences while supporting residents’ health and wellbeing.

This role focuses on safety, quality, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment. We offer full-time hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for culinary growth in a compassionate, resident-centered setting.

Qualifications

• Previous cook or culinary role experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents according to menus and recipes.
• Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards are maintained.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Prepare meals for special dietary needs including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, texture-modified, and other therapeutic diets.
• Assist with kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain proper food storage and temperature logs.
• Support timely meal service and positive dining experiences.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient and respectful kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Communication

Service-oriented

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability

Attention to detail

Compassion for seniors

Job description

Charter Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our culinary team and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents. You will help create homelike dining experiences while supporting residents’ health and wellbeing.

This role focuses on safety, quality, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment. We offer full-time hours, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for culinary growth in a compassionate, resident-centered setting.