Cook

Cook – Senior Living Culinary Team

Charter Senior Living Now hiring a passionate Cook to join our culinary team! Do you love cooking meals that bring comfort, joy, and connection to others? At Charter Senior Living, our cooks do more than prepare food — they help create meaningful dining experiences for our residents every single day. We are looking for a dependable, energetic, and team-oriented Cook who is passionate about quality food, hospitality, and serving seniors with heart. If you enjoy working in a positive environment where your work truly makes a difference, we would love to meet you! Why Join Charter Senior Living?

Perks & Benefits

No late nights

Free uniforms

Great culinary opportunities

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Flexible scheduling

Free medical insurance plan options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid training

Paid time off and holiday pay

Perfect attendance bonus — earn up to an extra $100/month

Employee referral bonus opportunities

Career growth and advancement opportunities

Reliable hours and stable scheduling

Supportive leadership and engaged company support team

Environment where your voice is heard and appreciated

Employee appreciation events and recognition programs

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on seniors every day

Our Mission

To Enhance the Human Spirit

Our Core Values

Serve with Heart

Serve with Purpose

Serve with Courage

Have Fun While Serving

Position Summary

As a Cook at Charter Senior Living, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that help residents feel at home while supporting their health and wellbeing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys cooking in a fast-paced but rewarding environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional meals and hospitality. You’ll work closely with the culinary team to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and according to resident dietary needs and preferences. Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of meals for residents according to menus and recipes

Ensure food quality, taste, presentation, and portion standards are maintained

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures

Prepare meals for special dietary needs including diabetic, low-sodium, vegetarian, texture-modified, and other therapeutic diets

Assist with kitchen cleanliness and organization

Maintain proper food storage and temperature logs

Support timely meal service and positive dining experiences

Collaborate with team members to maintain an efficient and respectful kitchen environment

Qualifications

Previous cook, line cook, dietary cook, or culinary experience preferred

Senior living, healthcare, restaurant, or hospitality experience a plus

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

Ability to prepare meals for large groups efficiently

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Compassionate and service-oriented attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced and organized environment

Food safety certification or culinary training preferred but not required

What Makes a Great Fit

We are looking for someone who: Takes pride in preparing quality meals

Enjoys serving seniors and making people smile through food

Works well under pressure while maintaining attention to detail

Brings reliability, positivity, and teamwork to every shift

Creates a welcoming and respectful kitchen environment

What Our Associates Say About Charter

“It truly feels like family at Charter.” “The residents become an extension of my family.” “They truly live out their mission and values.” “I love working for a company that genuinely puts people first.”

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