Cook, Part Time, Evenings Weekends

Now Hiring: Cook
13-$17/hr | Part-Time | 2nd Shift | Monday-Friday & Every Other Weekend
Do you love creating great food and take pride in serving people who count on you? Spring Arbor of Rocky Mount is looking for a dependable Cook to join our dining team, preparing meals our residents look forward to every day, including menus tailored to specialized senior diets.
1-2 years of experience in high-volume food preparation, batch cooking, or short-order cooking

• Ability to prepare and follow menus for specialized diets (low-sodium, diabetic, mechanical soft, pureed, renal, and allergen-restricted)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, safe temperatures, cross-contamination prevention, and kitchen sanitation
• Skill in following standardized recipes and daily production sheets to keep quality consistent and waste low
• Comfort operating commercial kitchen equipment such as convection ovens, steamers, slicers, food processors, fryers, and dishwashers
• Excellent time management, clear communication, and a patient, resident-centered approach to individual food preferences

Meaningful work that makes a real difference in residents' daily lives
Flexible part-time hours
The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.
Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
Must possess current manager's level food handler permit.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Some software and computer skills preferred.

Ready to bring your kitchen skills to a team that appreciates them? Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. Allegro Living 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.