Cook - FT/PT

Cogir Senior Living, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a premier network of senior living communities that span 11 states across the United States. Renowned for its commitment to exceptional care and a supportive work environment, Cogir emphasizes human focus, creativity, and excellence as the core values that drive its mission. As a leader in the senior housing industry, Cogir promotes growth, both for its residents and its team members, aiming to enrich the lives of seniors while fostering meaningful and fulfilling careers. With a commitment to compassionate service and continuous improvement, the company creates an atmosphere that values respectful interaction, innovative care strategies, and a culture of growth and professionalism.

The position of Cook at Cogir Senior Living offers much more than just a culinary opportunity; it provides a chance to make a positive and personal impact on the lives of senior residents every day. In this essential role, the cook is responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, delicious, and appealing meals not only for the residents but also for team members, prospective residents, families, and guests. Working closely with the culinary director, the cook helps deliver a diverse menu ranging from traditional comfort foods to exciting global culinary selections that are seasonally inspired and crafted from fresh local ingredients. Emphasizing scratch cooking and baking, this role demands a skilled culinary professional who is both passionate and committed to providing exceptional service tailored to seniors' needs.

The Cook role requires working within a compassionate and high-performing team dedicated to redefining senior living and delivering top-level culinary experiences. Candidates will participate actively in kitchen operations, adhere strictly to health, safety, and sanitary regulations, and contribute to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace. This role not only involves meal preparation and cooking but also requires flexibility in shift scheduling, readiness to collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service, and a willingness to engage in continuous training, including food handling and safety certifications.

This full-time position offers competitive wages, ranging from $20 to $22 per hour, and includes excellent benefits designed to promote employee well-being and satisfaction. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, an early-access paycheck feature, 401K with company match, free meals at work, and generous employee referral programs. Cogir values its employees and supports their growth through training and advancement opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for culinary professionals eager to thrive in a respectful and forward-thinking senior living environment.