Senior Living Culinary Cook – Dining Services Lead

Sonida Senior Living; Decatur (GA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one

Paid training

Educational opportunities

Job summary

The Waterford at Decatur, a Sonida Senior Living community in Decatur, GA, is seeking a Culinary Services Cook. You plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals, assist the Dining Services Director, and maintain sanitation and service standards.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and a Food Service Sanitation Certificate, with prior experience in large-volume meal preparation preferred. Join us for paid training, education opportunities, and a strong benefits package including health,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food Service Sanitation Certificate per state/local requirements.
• Experience with volume meal preparation for large groups.
• Some supervisory experience preferred; ability to read recipes and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve attractive, nutritious meals in a sanitary manner.
• Assist the Culinary Services Director in maintaining an organized Dining Services department.
• Prepare and serve meals for assigned shifts.
• Maintain standards for dining services including customer service and cleanliness.
• Clean after preparation and service; keep work area, pots and equipment clean.
• Ensure leftovers are labeled, dated, and stored properly.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma

Food Service Sanitation Certificate

Job description

The Waterford at Decatur, a Sonida Senior Living community in Decatur, GA, is seeking a Culinary Services Cook. You plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals, assist the Dining Services Director, and maintain sanitation and service standards.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and a Food Service Sanitation Certificate, with prior experience in large-volume meal preparation preferred. Join us for paid training, education opportunities, and a strong benefits package including health,