Chef/Cook

About the role

Our Mission The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'. We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.

The Opportunity As a full-time Chef/Cook, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality, restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. This role exists to ensure meals are prepared and presented with care, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting a smooth, service-ready kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing menu items as directed by the Manager of Dining Services
• Producing well-executed dishes with attention to nutrition and presentation
• Supporting kitchen workflow across prep through service
• Maintaining required standards for sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Arriving with a clear plan for the day's menu and getting set up for service with fresh ingredients
• Staying in rhythm with the kitchen team, adjusting timing so plates go out looking polished and tasting consistent
• Between meal periods, resetting your station, keeping work areas orderly, and completing the required checks and notes that support food safety and nutrition standards

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cook/chef experience in a restaurant, senior living, or similar setting (preferred, not required)
• Culinary arts certificate from an accredited program (preferred)

Skills

If you take pride in dependable execution and guest-focused dining, you are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Schedule

The schedule is built for balance—no late nights—with a weekend rotation.