Full Time Cook - Senior Living

Cook (Senior Living Community)

 Join Our Culinary Team at Aviva Senior Living

Are you passionate about cooking and creating exceptional dining experiences? Aviva Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team and help provide restaurant-quality meals for our residents. If you enjoy preparing fresh, delicious food in a rewarding environment where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

At Aviva Senior Living, we offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities designed to help seniors live comfortably, safely, and with dignity. Our residents enjoy resort-style amenities, engaging social activities, and outstanding dining experiences—and our culinary team plays a key role in making every day special.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work serving seniors in your community
• Stable, year-round employment
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Great Place to Work Certified employer

Schedule

Full-Time Cook Current Shift: Morning or Nights ( Kitchen is open between 7:30am and 7:30pm)

Schedule may be adjusted based on community needs with advance notice.

Cook Responsibilities

As a Cook, you will prepare and serve high-quality meals while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, cook, and present meals according to established menus and recipes
• Accommodate special dietary needs and physician-ordered diets
• Assist with meal preparation for upcoming services and special events
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Monitor food inventory and assist with receiving deliveries
• Properly store, label, and rotate food products
• Maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen workspaces
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Follow all kitchen procedures and safety protocols
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, guests, and team members
• Support a positive dining experience for residents

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills

Preferred

• 1+ year of experience as a Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Dietary Cook, Restaurant Cook, or Kitchen Cook
• Experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, hotels, restaurants, or long-term care
• ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain certification)

Benefits for Full-Time Team Members

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (up to 15 days annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Insurance
• Daily Pay Option Available

About Aviva Senior Living

Aviva Senior Living creates vibrant communities where residents thrive through meaningful connections, personalized support, and exceptional hospitality. Our team members are the heart of our communities, and we are committed to fostering a culture of respect, growth, and excellence.

Aviva Senior Living has achieved designation as a Great Place to Work and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.  

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

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