Cook - Full Time (Well-Spring)

Cook – Dining Services
Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community
Greensboro, NC

Schedule: Sunday (morning shift), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Days Off: Thursday & Friday
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

About Well-Spring

Well-Spring is an award-winning Life Plan Community in Greensboro, NC, known for combining exceptional dining, warm hospitality, and a strong team culture. We take pride in creating an elevated dining experience for our residents while maintaining a supportive, respectful, and team-driven work environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cook with fine dining experience to join our Dining Services team. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who takes pride in scratch cooking, quality presentation, and consistency, and who enjoys working in a structured, resident-focused setting.

What You'll Do

• Prepare high-quality meals from scratch, including soups, sauces, seafood, meats, and daily specials.
• Follow a rotating 5-week menu while maintaining flexibility for resident preferences.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation through proper tasting and adjustments.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Support the Executive Chef and Director of Dining with daily kitchen operations.
• Work collaboratively with the dining team to ensure timely, exceptional service.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of professional cooking experience.
• Fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in restaurants, healthcare, or retirement communities is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of scratch cooking, food safety, and culinary techniques.
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to safe food handling and sanitation.
• A collaborative, service-oriented mindset.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Consistent full-time schedule with Thursday and Friday off.
• Sunday morning shift allows for most of the day free.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in an upscale dining environment.
• Excellent benefits for full-time team members.
• A workplace where your work is appreciated daily by residents and families.
• The chance to cook from scratch using quality ingredients while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.