Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.25 - $18.30
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Annual anniversary rewards
annual scores reward
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Atria Senior Living is a leading provider in the senior living industry, dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities where employees thrive in their work and residents enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. With a commitment to excellence and compassionate care, Atria Senior Living operates a family of brands that prioritize the well-being of both its residents and employees. Recognized for fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, the company offers career opportunities supported by outstanding benefits and advancement possibilities. Employees at Atria are valued team members who contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors by ensuring they have an engaging, comfortable, and safe place to call home.\n\nThe role of Cook at Atria Senior Living is an essential position within the Dining Services team, responsible for preparing nutritious, appetizing, and visually appealing meals for residents. This full-time position offers a competitive wage ranging from $15.25 to $18.30 per hour, dependent on prior work history and experience. The cook is tasked with ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe kitchen operations while adhering to company standards for food safety and sanitation. Beyond meal preparation, this role involves handling a range of duties from reviewing menus, overseeing serving set-ups, ensuring proper food storage, to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation according to Holiday standards. The cook fosters resident satisfaction by resolving food-related concerns and works collaboratively with other kitchen staff to maintain the highest quality service.\n\nAt Atria Senior Living, the cook role is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to participate in a community-focused mission where quality of life and care matter deeply. The company supports its team members with a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement for U.S-based communities, and annual rewards based on service anniversaries and community survey results. These benefits underscore Atria’s commitment to its employees' professional and personal growth, as well as work-life balance. Prospects for upward mobility and skill development are integral to the company culture, making this position appealing for individuals passionate about culinary arts and senior care alike. Applying for the Cook position at Atria Senior Living means joining a compassionate and dynamic team dedicated to creating nourishing meals and memorable experiences for seniors every day.
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
- Ability to prepare and follow Holiday recipes
- Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
- General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
- Basic computer skills preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years' experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
- Ability to prepare and follow Holiday recipes
- Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
- General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
- Basic computer skills preferred
Job Duties
- Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards
- Oversee preparation and set-up of serving carts to serve nutritious food attractively garnished in a punctual manner
- Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food
- Ensure logs are accurately completed in a timely manner, i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets
- Follow Holiday sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts
- Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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