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COOK – $21/HR + $500 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Restaurant-Style Cooking | Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Kitchen!

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: $500 SIGN-ON BONUS DURING NOVEMBER 2026!

Love the energy of a restaurant kitchen? Passionate about cooking fresh, made-to-order meals? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

At Lifespace Communities, we're looking for a talented, dependable Cook to join our culinary team in our brand-new restaurant, which opened in June 2026!

Forget the traditional institutional kitchen! Our restaurant-style dining experience features fresh, cooked-to-order meals prepared in a beautiful, state-of-the-art kitchen. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while creating exceptional dining experiences for our residents.

Here's What's Cooking!

• Starting Pay: $21.00 per hour
• $500 Sign-On Bonus: Limited-time offer for eligible new hires during November 2026!
• Schedule: 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM
• Brand-New Restaurant: Opened June 2026!
• State-of-the-Art Kitchen: Modern equipment and a restaurant-style cooking environment.
• Made-to-Order Cooking: Prepare fresh meals with a focus on flavor, quality, and presentation.
• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that makes every dining experience special.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare fresh, delicious, cooked-to-order meals in a restaurant-style kitchen.
• Follow recipes and prepare menu items to order, ensuring consistent quality and flavor.
• Create beautifully presented dishes that residents and guests will love.
• Manage food preparation and timing to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen.
• Work closely with your culinary team to provide outstanding service.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of prep cook, line cook, or restaurant cooking experience.
• Experience preparing made-to-order meals is a plus!
• Ability to read and understand English to follow recipes, menus, food safety instructions, and kitchen procedures.
• Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards.
• Food Handler certification within 60 days of hire, where required.

No degree required! Your cooking skills, experience, and passion for food are what matter most.

Ready to Bring Your Culinary Skills to a Brand-New Kitchen?

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Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you'll find more than a career, you'll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer