Cook

PACS

41d • $20 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dependable Cook who takes pride in food quality, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Join our team and help create delicious, nutritious meals for residents in a warm and welcoming healthcare community. What You’ll Do As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in creating meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and cooking meals according to menus and dietary guidelines Ensuring food quality, presentation, taste, and proper texture Monitoring and recording food temperatures during cooking and holding Maintaining proper food storage, rotation, and labeling practices Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and organized throughout your shift Working with the dining services team to ensure equipment is functioning properly Assisting with food preparation for special meals, events, and celebrations Helping receive and store food deliveries when needed What We’re Looking For At least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare kitchen, or similar environment General kitchen or dietary experience may be considered Food handler permit or required state certification Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and dietary guidelines Strong communication and teamwork skills A commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen Education High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience Work Environment This role is based in a healthcare dining environment, serving residents in a skilled nursing or assisted living setting. You’ll be part of a team dedicated to providing meals that support residents’ comfort, health, and daily enjoyment. Pay & Benefits $20–$28 per hour (based on experience) Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (low monthly premiums for you and your family) 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO — vacation, sick time, and 7 paid holidays per year Supportive team environment Opportunities for training and growth Meaningful work serving residents in your community If you love cooking and want your work to make a difference every day, we’d love to meet you. Apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare kitchen, or similar environment
• General kitchen or dietary experience may be considered
• Food handler permit or required state certification
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and dietary guidelines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking meals according to menus and dietary guidelines
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, taste, and proper texture
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures during cooking and holding
• Maintaining proper food storage, rotation, and labeling practices
• Keeping the kitchen clean, safe, and organized throughout your shift
• Working with the dining services team to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Assisting with food preparation for special meals, events, and celebrations
• Helping receive and store food deliveries when needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (low monthly premiums for you and your family)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO — vacation, sick time, and 7 paid holidays per year
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for training and growth
• Meaningful work serving residents in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED