Cook, full-time

Walker Meadow Retirement Community Inc

Salary undisclosed

Grand Rapids, MIFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

Schedule: Full-time, 30 hours per week | Lunch/Dinner shift: 12pm-8pm | Varies Monday - Friday | every other weekend
Shift Premiums: Weekend (Sat & Sun 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm) 0.50
Department: Porter Hills Village | Dining Services

What You'll Do:

As a Cook in our scratch kitchen, you'll have the opportunity to create wholesome, delicious meals that not only nourish but also bring joy to the hearts of older adults. You'll be the one behind the smiles, crafting food that connects and delights. Every meal you prepare will make a meaningful impact, helping our residents feel cared for, loved, and energized. If you're ready to bring your culinary skills to a place where food is more than just a meal, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious meals for residents.
Collaborate with our team to create healthy and flavorful dishes.
Cater to special dietary requirements and restrictions.
Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Experience in a professional kitchen as a cook, line cook, or prep cook in the food service industry.
Culinary Education, preferred.
ServSafe Certification, preferred.
Ability to participate in frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences.
Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift.

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Benefits

Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships. Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year! Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions. Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays. Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team! Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences. Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift. #1840

About this role

Walker Meadow Retirement Community is looking for a Cook to work in their scratch kitchen at Porter Hills Village in Grand Rapids, preparing meals for residents. You'll work full-time at 30 hours per week on a lunch/dinner shift (12pm–8pm), Monday through Friday with every other weekend rotation. The role pays $17–21 per hour, with an additional $0.50 premium for weekend evening shifts (4pm–10pm).

The position requires professional kitchen experience as a cook, line cook, or prep cook, and you must be at least 18 years old. Culinary education and ServSafe certification are preferred but not required. You'll prepare nutritious meals, accommodate special dietary needs, and maintain quality standards while working alongside a team. The job involves frequent bending and stooping, with lifting up to 35 pounds.

The company offers competitive benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance (starting after 30 days), a retirement savings plan with employer contributions, six paid holidays plus two floating holidays, tuition assistance, a $120 annual wellness reimbursement, free meals with each shift, and daily pay options. There's also a $500 referral bonus if you bring in new team members.

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$17 to $21 per year

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