CULINARY ARTIST COOK

ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY INC • Winston-Salem, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Acres is seeking a skilled and dependable Line Cook to join our Dining Arts team. This position plays an important role in preparing meals for residents, guests, special events, and catering functions while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. If you have culinary experience, enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen environment, and take pride in delivering outstanding food and service, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of cooking experience in a commercial kitchen environment
• Experience with batch cooking and high-volume meal preparation
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cross-contamination prevention
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within six months of hire
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push carts exceeding 100 pounds
• Ability to work in hot kitchen environments and refrigerated areas
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and commercial kitchen equipment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in senior living, healthcare, hospitality, restaurant, or institutional dining environments
• Short-order or grill cooking experience
• Experience plating and executing meals with consistency and quality
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Preparing entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, breakfast items, desserts, and other menu offerings
• Executing recipes with consistency, quality, and attention to presentation
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully stocked workstations
• Assisting with catering and special events
• Following food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage standards
• Working collaboratively with fellow Culinary Artists to ensure smooth meal service
• Supporting multiple dining venues and kitchen stations as needed
• Participating in inventory control and minimizing food waste
• Maintaining compliance with state, federal, and local food service regulations
• Delivering exceptional service to residents, guests, and team members

Benefits

• 403(b) matched at 200% (up to 6% of salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (6 free counseling sessions annually)
• Generous Resident Christmas Gift
• Free meal per shift with a great menu and options to purchase other food items on campus
• Employee Auction
• Wellness Center access while you are on break or just before or after your shift
• Excellent Medical Plan with Text Medicine
• Vision
• Dental
• Company fully pays for Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

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