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Cook / Line Cook / Senior Living / Full Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $16.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
opportunities for growth

Job Description

Spring Arbor Richmond is a reputable senior living community located in Richmond, Kentucky, dedicated to providing exceptional living experiences for seniors in a welcoming and supportive environment. Part of Allegro Living, LLC, a leading organization known for its extensive expertise in senior care, Spring Arbor Richmond offers a blend of compassionate care and vibrant lifestyles for its residents. Allegro Living was formed through a strategic merger in 2025, uniting the best practices and strengths of its predecessor companies to build a premier senior living platform. This platform emphasizes inspired lifestyles, meaningful regional impact, and high-quality services that support both residents and staff.

Spring Arbor Richmond is currently seeking a full-time Cook/Line Cook to join their Dining Services team. This position operates on the first shift with stable daytime hours and does not involve late-night restaurant closings, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a reliable work schedule and a balanced work-life environment. The starting pay for the role is $16.00 per hour, accompanied by a strong benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting, paid time off, holiday pay, and opportunities for career advancement within the senior living sector.

The Cook/Line Cook role is essential to ensuring that residents at Spring Arbor Richmond receive meals that are not only nutritious and consistent with local tastes but also attractively presented to enhance dining experiences. Cooks in this role do more than prepare food; they contribute to creating comfort and connection within the community. The position involves preparing delicious, colorful, and appetizing meals, supervising kitchen operations under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Lead Cook, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and equipment, and engaging with residents and team members in a professional and friendly manner.

Ideal candidates for this role have prior experience in restaurant kitchens, hospitality settings, healthcare dining services, or senior living kitchens. The role demands a collaborative, detail-oriented attitude with a passion for serving others and a commitment to food safety standards. Rotating weekend shifts are required, and strong time management skills are essential to managing meal preparation and kitchen tasks effectively. Spring Arbor Richmond prides itself on fostering a team-focused work culture where every team member is valued, supported, and plays a meaningful role in the lives of the community members. This position is perfect for cooks looking for a stable day shift with a supportive leadership team and residents who truly appreciate the meals and service provided. Spring Arbor Richmond encourages qualified applicants to apply and become part of a thriving, compassionate kitchen environment where their culinary talents will be appreciated daily.

Job Requirements

  • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be flexible, adaptable, pay attention to detail and have a sense of teamwork
  • Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety
  • Must possess current manager's level food handler permit
  • Must have positive criminal background screening
  • Must adhere to the Company's drug free workplace policy
  • Ability to work daytime shifts and rotating weekends
  • Passion for hospitality and serving others

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year related cooking experience preferred
  • Some software and computer skills preferred
  • Strong food safety knowledge
  • Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively
  • Experience in restaurant, hospitality, healthcare dining or senior living kitchens preferred

Job Duties

  • Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented
  • Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director and Chef/Lead Cook
  • Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes
  • Adhere to standard recipes, budgeted costs and Company policies
  • Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils
  • Properly maintain all kitchen equipment
  • Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds to prevent foodborne illness and communicable disease
  • Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • Perform other job duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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