Cook (Dayshift) - Cottagewood Senior Communities

Cottagewood Senior Communities is located on a beautiful 17‑acre campus with charming courtyards and attractive cottages. Our compassionate, caring, and dedicated team lives our mission, “To Make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Every Person who Comes in Contact with our Organization.”

Overview

This full‑time (32 hours per week) Cook position prepares large‑quantity meals, delivers them to campus buildings, and maintains a clean work area. The role follows sanitary procedures and complies with all federal, state, and local food‑production regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and deliver them to cottages and other locations using insulated containers and dollies.
• Sanitize food service areas, clean workspaces, and wash dishes.
• Follow production sheets and instructions, completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Monitor food temperature, taste, and quality to meet minimum guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records, receive and rotate inventory, and ensure proper stock levels.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal food‑handling policies and Health Department personal hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Paid comprehensive training.
• Competitive wages (starting wage may consider kitchen experience).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and floating holidays.

Pay

Competitive wages; kitchen experience considered in starting wage.

Schedule

• 32 hours per week, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (no evenings).
• Works every other weekend.