Cook - Full Time

Arvum Senior Living proudly manages Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across 8 states, representing over 2,000 units throughout the Gulf Coast and Midwest. Rooted in our Pillars of Excellence, Arvum creates purpose-driven environments where seniors are supported with compassion and where Team Members find meaningful work, strong culture, and continuous opportunities to grow.

About the role

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, Arvum communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every Team Member can build a rewarding and enriching career. On-the-job training is provided with no experience required for most positions.

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 the standardized recipes.
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with access to wages before payday.
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours.
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time).
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision and more (full-time).
• 401(K) with employer matching.
• Paid training.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Meals and uniforms provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Volunteer time off and wellness-related benefits.

Our Culture & Values

At Discovery Senior Living, we’re unified by certain core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They include Teamwork, Integrity, Performance, Accountability, Compassion, Hard Work, and Creativity. Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.

A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. We are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. Embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture, translating to far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.