Cook

A Different Kind of Culinary Career

Cook for people, not tickets. Create memorable experiences. Help us redefine senior living dining—and still have a life outside the kitchen!
Bring your culinary passion to The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, a Sonida Senior Living community in Wisconsin Rapids, WI where great food, hospitality and relationships come together. If you're ready for a different kind of culinary career—one where you can can create memorable dining experiences, build meaningful relationships and still have a life outside the kitchen—we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• Flexible scheduling**
• Competitive pay
• PTO available starting on Day One
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with discretionary company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Educational and learning opportunities
• Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
• Innovative technology designed to support you and enhance resident care
• Enjoy no late-night restaurant hours — kitchen service typically wraps up by 7–8 p.m., with an evening cook providing coverage
• Help create a more restaurant-style, hospitality-driven dining experience for our residents
• Bring your creativity to menus, special events and themed dining experiences
• Build relationships with the people you serve and learn their individual preferences.
• Enjoy a more predictable schedule and better work-life balance than traditional restaurant kitchens.
• Work in an environment where great food and great hospitality truly matter.

What You'll Do

As a Cook, you'll help create delicious and enjoyable dining experiences while ensuring meals are prepared safely and meet the dietary needs of our residents. Your responsibilities may include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary requirements
• Ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and taste
• Following proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Assisting with meal planning, food preparation, and special dietary needs as assigned
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and work environment
• Monitoring food supplies and communicating inventory or equipment needs
• Working collaboratively with the Dining Services team to provide an exceptional experience for residents
• Following all company policies, food safety standards, and applicable local and state regulations

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a passion for cooking and preparing quality meals
• Enjoys working with seniors and making a difference in their day
• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to quality and detail
• Understands the importance of food safety and sanitation
• Is dependable, organized, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Has previous cooking or food service experience (preferred)

Why The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids?

At The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, the meals you prepare are more than just food—they are an important part of our residents' day. Your skills, creativity, and care can help create moments of comfort, connection, and joy.

If you're ready to bring your passion for cooking to a career with purpose, join our supportive team and make a difference one meal at a time. We'd love to meet you—apply today!

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

**Weekends and holidays are part of the role, as expected in a hospitality position, but you won't be living at work.

**Scheduling eligibility may vary based on location.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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