Part-Time Cook

About the role

Part‑time position with shifts from 7:00 am–3:00 pm and 10:00 am–6:30 pm. As a Cook you will prepare food according to menus, recipes and planned events for residents and their guests in a senior living community.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) or technical school
• Minimum of three years of line cook experience and/or training
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents, guests, and employees
• Prepare food according to the planned menu using standard recipes
• Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions
• Assist other kitchen staff as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ensure sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared
• Communicate with supervisor of shortages or outages
• Ensure freshness, cooking status, and proper seasoning of all foods served
• Stock and clean station for next shift
• Follow proper food rotation policies
• Consistently maintain a positive attitude which supports a team environment
• Promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
• Knowledgeable of resident rights; ensure an atmosphere allowing privacy, dignity, and well‑being in a safe, secure environment
• Maintain safety including universal precautions, safe work practices, fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, sanitation, and security
• Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Present professional appearance by wearing uniform and name tag

Working conditions

• Standing for long periods
• Communicate effectively; sit, stand, walk, and use hands for keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and equipment
• Occasionally reach with hands and arms
• Review detailed documents and read computer screens
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional travel to different locations may be required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Income protection
• Extraordinary work‑life benefits

About the company

For over 37 years, our senior living communities have served seniors and their families across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Each location offers unique services including independent, enhanced, and assisted living, as well as memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. We build authentic connections and commit to creating the absolute best experiences every day for residents and their families, fostering a culture where employees do their best work and residents shine.

Our philosophy — “Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great.” — is supported by six pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy It. Every employee at every level is expected to perform like a leader, putting the needs of each other first. We attract dreamers, adventurers, creators, givers, and believers who find true happiness in the service of others, and we treat each other as family.