Cook (No Late Nights & Free Meals)

About the role

Are you ready to love your job again? Tired of late nights and high-stress kitchens? Join our culinary team and enjoy a consistent schedule, no late nights, and a more balanced work environment—while still doing what you love. At The Arbor Company, you're more than a cook—you're a key part of creating meaningful dining experiences for our residents.

• Work-life balance you won't find in restaurants
• Stable, predictable schedule
• Team-oriented kitchen with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to lead and mentor within the kitchen

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following established recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines
• Support kitchen operations including prep, inventory, and food safety compliance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in accordance with standards
• Partner with the Dining Director to ensure smooth service and quality meals
• Lead by example and help support a positive, efficient kitchen environment

Requirements

• Strong cooking experience (restaurant or senior living preferred)
• Experience with batch cooking and food safety standards
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Leadership mindset—someone who can step up, support others, and take ownership in the kitchen
• Passion for creating great meals and a positive dining experience

Pay

$18–$20/hr

Schedule

• Consistent rotating schedule: 6:00am–2:30pm and 10:00am–6:30pm
• Every other weekend required
• No late nights

Benefits

• Free meal every shift
• PTO for full-time and part-time team members (plus cash-out options)
• On-demand pay options
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance & student loan repayment
• Growth opportunities within a supportive team

At The Arbor Company, we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® and one of Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Our people—and our residents—are at the center of everything we do.