<p>Title: Cook</p> <p>Job Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Hourly</p> <p>Schedule & Hours: Weekdays & rotating weekends | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (37.5 hrs/week)</p> <p>Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour</p> <p>When you work at Sedgebrook Senior Living, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!</p> <p>Sedgebrook is seeking an experienced, hospitality-focused Cook to join our Community Culinary Services team. This position is responsible for hands-on food production, oversight of kitchen operations during assigned shifts, and maintaining high standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in a senior living environment.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Schedules and supports daily kitchen production to ensure on-time resident meal service. </li><li>Prepares and serves menu items using approved recipes, production sheets, and special diet requirements. </li><li>Monitors food quality, taste, portion control, temperature, and presentation. </li><li>Prepare soups, stocks, sauces, and menu items using sauteing, grilling, frying, baking, roasting, braising, and steaming techniques. </li><li>Ensures compliance with HACCP procedures and food safety standards. </li><li>Provides supervision and direction to culinary and utility staff during assigned shifts. </li><li>Supports catering services and special functions. </li><li>Open and close kitchen operations as needed. </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED. </li><li>High volume cooking experience in lunch, dinner, or special events/catering. </li><li>Culinary training preferred. </li><li>Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and production cooking. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and lead by example. </li><li>Food Service Sanitation or ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain). </li></ul> <p>Benefits for Full-Time Employees</p> <ul> <li>Health, Dental & Vision Insurance (effective the 1st of the month following hire) </li><li>401(k) with company match </li><li>DailyPay - early pay access </li><li>Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays </li><li>Free meals during your shift </li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA) </li><li>Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance </li><li>Life / AD&D Insurance </li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Indoor parking garage access </li></ul> <p>Join a supportive, engaging team in a welcoming environment where your role truly makes a difference.</p> <p>Sedgebrook is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to maintaining a non-smoking, pet-friendly campus that supports the well-being of our residents, employees, and visitors.</p> <p>#sponsor</p>