Job Description

Pay Range: $18.03 to $26.52

Are you a passionate cook ready to make a difference in a vibrant dining environment? Westminster Place is on the lookout for a dynamic Cook to join our team!

In this role, you’ll prepare high-quality food in line with federal, state, and local standards, as well as our own established policies and procedures. Reporting to the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or Director of Dining Service, you’ll ensure that every meal meets our high standards of excellence.

Why Choose Us?

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Life Insurance: Multiple coverage options to protect loved ones
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Essential Functions:

• Preparing a variety of dishes from scratch, including accompaniments and garnishes
• Adhering to food safety and quality guidelines
• Working across different dining areas as needed
• Demonstrating a thorough knowledge of preparation techniques for all dining settings

• Planning and organizing daily food production to ensure timely service

• Maintaining proper portioning, plating, and presentation standards

• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment safely and efficiently

• Monitoring inventory levels and assisting with ordering supplies as needed

• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, equipment, and storage areas

• Collaborating with other kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation

• Adapting menus and recipes for special dietary requirements or requests

Skills/Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent preferred
• Food Handler certified preferred

• Some cooking experience in a health care setting preferred
• Ability to speak, read, and write English

About Us:At Presbyterian Living, we are a distinguished non-profit senior living care organization with a legacy dating back to 1904. We proudly offer a full continuum of care across four luxury retirement communities, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Our commitment to excellence in senior living has earned us national recognition and accreditation. We foster a supportive and rewarding workplace environment, as evidenced by our consistently high ratings in engagement surveys.

Presbyterian Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.