What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef/Cook position at The Waters?
Our Mission
The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.
We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.
The Opportunity
As a full-time Chef/Cook, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality, restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. This role exists to ensure meals are prepared and presented with care, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting a smooth, service-ready kitchen.
Key responsibilities include preparing menu items as directed by the Manager of Dining Services; producing well-executed dishes with attention to nutrition and presentation; supporting kitchen workflow across prep through service; and maintaining required standards for sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications/skills
Your Shift, Visualized
You arrive with a clear plan for the day's menu and get set up for service with fresh ingredients. Through the shift, you stay in rhythm with the kitchen team, adjusting timing so plates go out looking polished and tasting consistent. Between meal periods, you reset your station, keep work areas orderly, and complete the required checks and notes that support food safety and nutrition standards. The schedule is built for balance-no late nights-with a weekend rotation.
What You'll Receive
Medical coverage; a Health Savings Account (HSA); 401(k); and Paid Time Off (PTO).
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The mission of The Waters is 'To create a sense of community where everyone THRIVES'.
We recognize that every team member is a direct reflection of The Waters. Attracting and investing in professional, caring, and compassionate team members is essential to our mission. We want our team members to feel inspired and to THRIVE, just as our residents do.
The Opportunity
As a full-time Chef/Cook, you'll help deliver consistently high-quality, restaurant-style dining for residents and guests. This role exists to ensure meals are prepared and presented with care, accuracy, and timeliness while supporting a smooth, service-ready kitchen.
Key responsibilities include preparing menu items as directed by the Manager of Dining Services; producing well-executed dishes with attention to nutrition and presentation; supporting kitchen workflow across prep through service; and maintaining required standards for sanitation, food handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications/skills
- 1-2 years of cook/chef experience in a restaurant, senior living, or similar setting (preferred, not required)
- Culinary arts certificate from an accredited program (preferred)
Your Shift, Visualized
You arrive with a clear plan for the day's menu and get set up for service with fresh ingredients. Through the shift, you stay in rhythm with the kitchen team, adjusting timing so plates go out looking polished and tasting consistent. Between meal periods, you reset your station, keep work areas orderly, and complete the required checks and notes that support food safety and nutrition standards. The schedule is built for balance-no late nights-with a weekend rotation.
What You'll Receive
Medical coverage; a Health Savings Account (HSA); 401(k); and Paid Time Off (PTO).
#indeedHK
Job Posted by ApplicantPro