Cook

Full-Time Cook

Opus East Memphis | Memphis, TN

Schedule: Full-Time, Flexible Shifts

6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Highly Preferred: 2+ years of hotel, high-volume, or line cook experience.

Are you ready to love your job again?

At Opus East Memphis, every meal is an opportunity to make someone's day. We're looking for a passionate Cook who takes pride in preparing fresh, delicious meals while creating an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

Join The Arbor Company and discover a workplace where you're respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. We're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® and one of Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Aging Services.

Arbor People feel the love every day because we offer:

• Free meal with every shift
• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off for full-time and part-time team members, plus the ability to cash out PTO
• Flexible pay options—get paid on your schedule
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Emergency Financial Assistance
• Career growth opportunities and internal promotions
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training
• A Certified Great Place to Work®

As a Cook, you'll:

• Prepare fresh, flavorful meals following established recipes, menu cycles, and dietary modifications
• Ensure every plate is served with quality, consistency, and care
• Assist with food deliveries, inventory rotation, and kitchen organization
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times
• Complete required kitchen logs and regulatory documentation
• Work closely with the Dining Director to ensure smooth meal service and kitchen operations
• Help create a warm, welcoming dining experience for our residents every day

We'd love to meet you if you have:

• 2+ years of hotel, line cook, or high-volume kitchen experience (highly preferred)
• Culinary training or restaurant cooking experience
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, and commercial kitchen operations
• Experience preparing meals for special diets or senior living communities is a plus
• Experience with large-batch cooking (100+ meals) is preferred
• A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for serving others

At The Arbor Company, our residents—and the people who care for them—are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a team that truly values you, we'd love to meet you. Apply today!

The Arbor Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.