What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook position at SAGA Senior Living?
Cook – Memory Care
$20/hour | Full-Time
Barton House | Scottsdale, AZ
Bring comfort and connection to the table.
Saga Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to serve our community at Barton House. In this role, food is more than nutrition—it’s part of the daily experience that supports memory and well-being.
What Makes This Role Unique
- Pay: $20/hour depending on experience
- Schedule: Full-time day shift schedule Sunday–Thursday
- Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as our residents
- Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back in 48 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare daily meals and snacks designed for seniors with varying dietary needs
- Modify textures and ingredients to support safe dining and memory care best practices
- Keep kitchen and food prep areas clean, organized, and compliant with regulations
- Monitor food quality, temperature, and proper storage procedures
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service
Qualifications
- One year of experience as a cook, required
- Senior living experience, preferred
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, preferred
- Must have current Food Handler certificate, CPR and First Aide certificate, AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 15 pounds at a time
- Must speak fluent English
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To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.
Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
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