Cook / Line Cook / Senior Living / Full Time

Cook / Line Cook / Senior Living Full-Time | 1st Shift Spring Arbor – RichmondRichmond, KY Starting Pay: $16.00 per hour Looking for a cooking job with a stable daytime schedule and no late-night restaurant closings? Spring Arbor Richmond is hiring a Full-Time Cook / Line Cook to join our Dining Services team in our senior living community. This is a great opportunity for candidates searching for: Cook jobs in Richmond KY Line Cook jobs near Lexington KY Day Shift Cook jobs in Berea KY Assisted Living kitchen jobs Senior Living cook positions Food service jobs in Central Kentucky Restaurant cook jobs with better work-life balance If you enjoy preparing quality meals, working as part of a team, and creating positive dining experiences, we’d love to connect with you. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in: restaurants and hospitality healthcare dining services assisted living or senior living kitchens prep cook or line cook positions hotels, catering, or food service environments Schedule Full-Time – 1st Shift Rotating weekends required ✔ Stable daytime scheduling✔ Team-focused kitchen environment✔ No late-night restaurant closings Why Cooks Choose Spring Arbor Richmond At Spring Arbor, our Dining Services team plays an important role in resident happiness and daily life. Our cooks do more than prepare meals. They help create comfort, connection, and experiences residents look forward to every day. Why You’ll Love This Role: More predictable pace than restaurants No late-night closing shifts Residents who truly appreciate your cooking Supportive leadership and welcoming kitchen team Stable scheduling and meaningful work Benefits & Perks ✔ Starting pay at $16/hr✔ Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (for eligible team members)✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Immediate Vesting✔ Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay✔ Opportunities for growth within senior living✔ Supportive, team-focused workplace culture✔ A role where your work truly matters What We’re Looking For ✔ Previous cooking or kitchen experience preferred✔ Dependable, team-oriented, and professional✔ Strong food safety awareness✔ Ability to work daytime shifts and rotating weekends✔ Passion for hospitality and serving others 📩 Ready to bring your cooking skills to a supportive kitchen where your work is appreciated every day? Apply today and join the Spring Arbor Richmond Dining Services team. The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests. Areas of Responsibility Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion. Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook. Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies.  Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease. Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Other job duties as assigned – see full job description. Required Qualifications Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. High school diploma or equivalent. Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork. Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety.  Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit. Must have positive Criminal Background Screening. The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy. Preferred Qualifications Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred. Some software and computer skills preferred.