Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Overview: 

Are you passionate about made-from-scratch cooking, creativity in the kitchen, and making a meaningful impact every day? Cambridge Senior Living, a premier Skilled Assisted Living Facility in Hudson, WI, is looking for a talented Cook to join our warm, resident-centered community.

If you love serving others, value fresh and flavorful food, and want to be part of a supportive culinary team - you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities: 

As one of our Cooks, you’ll help create a dining experience that feels like home for our residents. Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing restaurant-quality meals, baked goods, snacks, and beverages from scratch
• Accommodating special dietary needs and serving correct portion sizes
• Ensuring safe food handling and maintaining high sanitation standards
• Testing food for quality, taste, and temperature
• Getting creative with seasonal ingredients and following the menu plan
• Using leftovers and overstock wisely to reduce waste
• Use FIFO inventory practices and properly label, rotate, and store food and supplies.
• Maintaining clean and organized kitchen, dining, and dishwashing areas
  
• Participating in maintaining a clean, homelike environment throughout the building
  
• Provide excellent customer service and respond promptly to resident concerns.
• Dressing professionally, communicating respectfully, and supporting a positive team culture
• Attend required trainings, maintain professional appearance, and follow attendance procedures.

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of cooking experience required; commercial kitchen and from-scratch cooking preferred
• SERV Safe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• CBRF Registry, CPR/AED, and dementia care experience are a plus
• Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to adapt to a variety of tasks
• A genuine desire to serve older adults with dignity, warmth, and creativity

Location: 2525 Ward Ave, Hudson, WI

At Cambridge Senior Living, we believe mealtime should be one of the best parts of the day. As a Cook, you’ll play a key role in creating joy, comfort, and connection through food. You won’t just be cooking - you’ll be contributing to a home where residents feel cared for, respected, and delighted.

If you’re ready to bring your culinary talent to a team that values your skills and your heart, we look forward to meeting you.