Restaurant Cook (Weekends Only)

A Different Kind of Culinary Career! Help us redefine senior living dining—and still have a life outside the kitchen!

Bring your culinary passion to Waterford at Park Falls, a Sonida Senior Living community in Park Falls, WI where great food, hospitality and relationships come together. If you're ready for a different kind of culinary career—one where you can create memorable dining experiences, build meaningful relationships and still have a life outside the kitchen,we'd love to meet you.

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
Paid Team Member and Resident referral programs
Enjoy no late-night restaurant hours — kitchen service typically wraps up by 7p.m.
Help create a more restaurant-style, hospitality-driven dining experience for our residents
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.

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. 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

Has a passion for cooking and preparing quality meals
Takes pride in their work and pays attention to quality and detail
Understands the importance of food safety and sanitation
Has previous cooking or food service experience (preferred)

At The Waterford, 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.

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