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Cook

La Vida Llena
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 1/24/2026 CLOSED ON 5/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at La Vida Llena?

Overview

La Vida Llena, Albuquerque’s premier upscale senior living community, is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team of culinary professionals to create awesome food for our fine-dining restaurant, upscale casual Bistro, catering services, and/or all other areas of our culinary program.

We are not a nursing home or retirement community. At our luxury, resort-like community, we are driven to provide our residents with the best food Albuquerque has to offer, so our residents don’t need to leave home for an incredible culinary experience. Come join us in pushing the envelope!

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.49 / hr DOE

Benefits

We offer a morale-driven and friendly work environment (we want you to enjoy coming to work each day), competitive wages, and other fantastic benefits:

  • We pay 90% of your Medical premiums! PPO or HDHP/HSA plans available
  • Dental and Vision insurance also available
  • 10k of Life/AD&D insurance, 100% paid by us!
  • Employee Assistance Program - 6 free sessions annually
  • Accrue up to 160 hours of PTO annually PLUS 7 paid holidays
  • Public Transportation/bus pass reimbursement (up to $240 annually)
  • 401k with 4% match after 1 year of service

A valid Food Handlers card is required and a ServSafe Food Safety Manager certificate is a plus.

Apply today and come be part of our community!

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