Cook

At Better Living we believe every stage of life should be filled with purpose dignity and joy.

Were not just a senior living management companywere a team driven by compassion grounded in hospitality and committed to doing whats right for residents families and staff. Our communities are built on meaningful connections personalized support and everyday moments that matter.

This is senior living only better.

Benefits:

• Compensation:
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401 (K) matching
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs

Position Summary

The Cook prepares high-quality home-style meals for residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. This role requires someone with genuine cooking experience not just fast-food or short-order work who understands batch cooking dietary needs safe food handling and the importance of mealtime in a senior living environment. The Cook ensures meals are nutritious appealing and served on time while maintaining a clean organized kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Service

• Prepare and cook breakfast lunch and/or dinner according to the community menu
• Follow recipes portion guidelines and dietary requirements (low-sodium texture-modified diabetic-friendly etc.)
• Ensuring meals are flavorful visually appealing and resident-centered
• Coordinate meal timing to ensure smooth service

Kitchen Operations

• Set up operate and clean kitchen equipment safely
• Maintain a clean sanitary and organized kitchen and food storage areas
• Label date and store food properly according to state and company standards
• Assist with inventory stock rotation and communicating supply needs

Resident & Team Engagement

• Interact with residents in a friendly respectful manner
• Support dietary aides and collaborate with the Dining Services team
• Adapt meals as needed for resident preferences or special requests
• Representing the community with professionalism and warmth

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all food safety sanitation and infection control regulations
• Maintain required food handler certifications
• Adhere to Better Living policies and state guidelines for senior living dining
• Participate in required training and continuing education

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in senior living healthcare hospitality or restaurant settings (beyond fast food)
• Ability to prepare meals for groups and follow standardized recipes
• Knowledge of safe food handling sanitation and kitchen operations.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work independently
• Friendly patient and resident-focused demeanor
• Ability to lift bend and stand for extended periods
• Must pass background checks and meet state requirements

What Success Looks Like

• Residents enjoy meals that feel home-cooked consistent and comforting
• The kitchen is clean organized and inspection-ready
• Mealtimes run smoothly with minimal delays
• The Cook is reliable calm under pressure and a positive presence on weekends
• Knowledge of safe food handling sanitation and kitchen operations

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.