Senior Living Line Cook: Craft Meals & Comfort

Five-Star-Senior-Livin; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early access to earned wages

Flexible scheduling options

Paid time off and Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with employer match

Paid training

Opportunities for growth and advancing

Company provided uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Discovery Senior Living in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a dedicated Cook to enrich residents' lives through delicious, well-presented meals. You will follow menu cycles, use standardized recipes, and maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Join a team that values teamwork, quality, and compassion as you contribute to a warm, home-like dining experience for seniors. This full-time role offers weekday and rotating weekend schedules with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior living or a similar environment preferred.
• Knowledge of production methods, portion control, and food safety/handling required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with a team.
• High attention to detail, especially in presentation and plating.
• Availability to work weekends as part of the regular schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of hot and cold menu items, including work on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure proper preparation, portioning, taste, and presentation of food.
• Taste and check food for quality, palatability, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all food preparation and service areas.
• Support a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen environment in accordance with food safety and handling guidelines, including maintaining temperature logs, overseeing food storage and date maintenance.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create an exceptional dining experience for residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food production

Teamwork

Food safety

Fast-paced

Weekend availability

Job description

Discovery Senior Living in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a dedicated Cook to enrich residents' lives through delicious, well-presented meals. You will follow menu cycles, use standardized recipes, and maintain a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Join a team that values teamwork, quality, and compassion as you contribute to a warm, home-like dining experience for seniors. This full-time role offers weekday and rotating weekend schedules with competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.