Line Cook

Wallick Communities is a reputable organization dedicated to providing affordable multi-family housing and assisted living communities across the Midwest. With over 55 years of experience, Wallick has established nine thriving communities and employs around 500 associates. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment that aligns with its mission to open doors to homes, opportunity, and hope. Wallick emphasizes its core values of care, character, and collaboration, ensuring that everyone works together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the residents and families they serve.

The Ashford of Mt. Washington, part of the Wallick Communities family, is currently seeking a dedicated Cook to join their team. This is a full-time position with a pay rate of $16 per hour. Flexibility is essential as the role may require working weekends and holidays. The Cook will play a vital role in preparing, seasoning, and cooking food according to tested recipes, ensuring residents, visitors, and employees enjoy delicious and nourishing meals. A strong focus on quality, cleanliness, and timely service is expected to provide an excellent dining experience for all.

As a Cook at The Ashford of Mt. Washington, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of large kitchen equipment, adhering to cooking schedules, performing routine temperature checks and taste tests, and managing portion control during preparation and serving. You will also be tasked with monitoring leftover perishables and utilizing them efficiently to minimize waste. This role requires a compassionate and dependable individual with great customer service skills who is flexible and can adapt to the dynamic environment of an assisted living community.

Wallick Communities values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, making it a great place for individuals committed to making a positive impact through their work. In addition to competitive pay, this position offers a generous benefits package including pay on-demand, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance starting within two weeks, free meals during shifts, company-provided uniforms, gym membership or fitness equipment reimbursement, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and voluntary supplemental insurance options. Employees also receive paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match after 90 days, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses.

The ideal candidate will have one to two years of institutional or restaurant cooking experience, possess basic math skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and have the ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and families. Previous experience in assisted living or memory care is a plus but not required. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

Joining Wallick Communities means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. This opportunity allows cooks to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on quality care, community engagement, and employee development. If you are looking to grow your culinary career in a supportive and inclusive environment, The Ashford of Mt. Washington is an excellent place to begin or continue your journey.