Cook

About the Role

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Cook to join our community, TerraBella Pheasant Ridge. We proudly serve thousands of residents and families, offering a full range of lifestyle and care options, including Active Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite. As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in America, TerraBella communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items, which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and on the service line
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning, and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and standardized recipes
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control, and food handling safety required
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required
• Must be able to work weekends

Why Join Us

Discovery Senior Living has earned the Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2026. Our culture is built on a foundation of purpose, hospitality, and connection, fostering an environment where both residents and Team Members thrive. We embrace change, encourage innovation, and provide learning and development opportunities to support professional growth. Our core values, which we call the "Pillars of Excellence," include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK, and CREATIVITY.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid training and career growth opportunities
• Wellness-related benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V.

Note: This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles. In Florida, employment is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements.