What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Living Cook position at SAGA Senior Living?
Senior Living Cook
$15/hour | Full-Time
Tarina of Kingwood - Saga Senior Living
Make a difference in someone's life every day.
Tarina of Kingwood, a Saga Senior Living Community, offers a continuum of personalized support that evolves with you, ensuring every resident receives exactly what they need to thrive.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Pay: $15/hour credit for experience
- Schedule: This is a full-time role, shifts are 5:30 am - 2 pm OR 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Holidays and weekend rotations required
- Supportive Team: We value our caregivers as much as our clients
- Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours
What You'll Do:
- Prepare nutritious, appealing meals and snacks while accommodating special dietary needs
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and dining environment in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Assist with menu planning, food ordering, delivery, inventory, and proper food storage for infection control
- Support efficient kitchen operations by identifying improvement opportunities, reporting equipment issues, and multitasking in a fast‑paced environment
- Build positive relationships with residents, families, and coworkers while providing high‑quality service
What You'll Need:
- At minimum 1 year of cooking experience, required
- Cooking in an assisted living facility, preferred
- At minimum 18 years of age or older, required
- High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, preferred
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 15 pounds at a time
Benefits Available to Qualified Employees:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability insurance
- Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
Ready to Apply?
Join a community where your leadership helps create meaningful moments every day. Apply today to become a Senior Living Cook with Tarina of Kingwood a SAGA Senior Living community.
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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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