Cook – Small Care Home | Daytime Hours

Are you someone who enjoys caring for others through home-style cooking in a calm, meaningful environment rather than a fast-paced kitchen? 

Sojourners’ Ranch & Community is a small, family-style residential care home located on a peaceful 90-acre ranch in Summerville, South Carolina. We are looking for a dependable and caring cook who takes pride in preparing comforting meals for our residents. 

This role involves preparing lunch and dinner for about 10 residents and a small team, focusing on nutritious, comforting meals that feel like home. Our kitchen is small, personal, and relationship-centered — perfect for someone who enjoys truly getting to know the people they cook for. 

This could be a wonderful fit for someone stepping away from restaurant kitchens and looking for a more balanced and personal work environment. 

Responsibilities: 

• Prepare daily lunch and dinner
• Assist with light breakfast prep or planning as needed 
• Create simple, rotating menus and incorporate resident favorites
• Order groceries and keep the kitchen organized
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen
• Accommodate basic dietary needs or restrictions
• Assist with occasional special meals or small events 
• Participate in monthly check-in meetings 

Ideal Candidate: 

• Enjoys cooking home-style meals
• Reliable, consistent, and organized 
• Comfortable working in a small, calm environment
• Friendly and respectful with residents 
• Appreciates fresh, farm-inspired ingredients 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience cooking for groups (school, church, caregiving, etc.)  
• Basic knowledge of food safety 
• ServSafe certification preferred (or willingness to obtain) 
• Must be able to pass a background check 

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Free meals during shifts
• Creative control of menus
• Supportive, low-stress work environment 

Schedule:

Typically late morning through early evening hours. Occasional weekend or holiday meals may be required.

Meals are an important part of daily life in our home, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in creating a warm and welcoming experience for our residents each day.