Full-Time Cook - Senior Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.50 - $21.50
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
401k plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
flexible spending plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Free Daily Lunch
Paid professional development

Job Description

Tenfold Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating a warm, engaging environment for its residents. Located in a welcoming community setting, Tenfold Senior Living emphasizes holistic well-being, focusing not only on the physical needs of seniors but also on their emotional and social health. The organization prides itself on fostering a collaborative, compassionate culture where team members work closely together to deliver personalized and meaningful experiences for every resident. Tenfold ranks highly among senior care communities for its commitment to quality, innovation, and resident satisfaction, making it a preferred workplace for professionals passionate about aging care. As part of its ongoing growth, Tenfold Senior Living is currently seeking talented cooks to join its culinary team and contribute to the community’s mission of enhancing residents’ quality of life through exceptional dining experiences.

The Cook role at Tenfold Senior Living is a vital position that combines culinary skills with compassionate service. This role requires more than just the ability to prepare meals – it demands a genuine understanding of the residents’ preferences and nutritional needs to create food that is not only nutritious but also comforting and reminiscent of their own life experiences. The cook will be responsible for collaborating with the culinary team to plan and prepare meals in line with menus established by the Culinary Director while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and presentation. Working within multiple dining venues and a busy kitchen environment, cooks must consistently apply best practices for cleanliness, regulatory compliance, and food handling to support a safe and enjoyable dining atmosphere.

The position offers opportunities for professional development and skill building within a supportive team culture that values curiosity, creativity, resilience, compassion, intention, and contribution. Schedules involve shifts from Wednesday to Sunday or Friday to Tuesday, from 11am to 7:30pm, designed to provide work-life balance. Eligible employees benefit from medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan, paid time off, professional development support, and other valuable perks. Overall, this role is ideal for culinary professionals who are passionate about creating meaningful dining experiences for seniors and want to grow their careers in a respected senior living environment dedicated to excellence and community connection.

Job Requirements

  • culinary and nutritional education, preferred
  • servsafe food handling certification, preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience being part of a culinary team
  • demonstrated knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
  • manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
  • experience interacting with and deeply relating to seniors
  • meets all applicable licensing and background requirements
  • exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • ability to work Wednesday - Sunday or Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 7:30pm

Job Qualifications

  • culinary and nutritional education, preferred
  • servsafe food handling certification, preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience being part of a culinary team
  • demonstrated knowledge of cooking methods and techniques
  • manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to handle tools, such as knife techniques for chopping, slicing, cutting and dicing
  • experience interacting with and deeply relating to seniors
  • meets all applicable licensing and background requirements
  • exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • alignment with Tenfold core values: curiosity, creativity, resilience, compassion, intention, and contribution
  • ability to work Wednesday - Sunday or Friday - Tuesday, 11am - 7:30pm

Job Duties

  • ensuring residents experience an excellent culinary experience with foods that are interesting, surprising, unique, comforting, traditional and reminiscent of their own life experiences
  • follow standard procedures and best practices to ensure the meticulous cleanliness of the kitchen, servery and three dining venues
  • follow standard procedures and best practices to maintain regulatory compliance with all applicable agencies on all matters related to food service and safety
  • collaborate in preparing dishes based on resident orders, or based on agreed menu planning for residents in Harbor, consistent with recipes and standards established by the Culinary Director
  • perform routine kitchen tasks, following the prep/production list created by management
  • set up workstations and stock ingredients so that food can be prepared according to recipes
  • measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in cooking
  • label all ingredients prepared so they can be used in cooking

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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