CULINARY ARTIST COOK

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

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Arbor Acres is seeking a skilled and compassionate Line Cook to join our Healthcare Dining team. This position plays an important role in preparing nutritious, appealing meals for residents while supporting specialized dietary needs and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and service. If you enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen environment, take pride in your culinary skills, and value building meaningful relationships with residents, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, senior living, or similar food service environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to obtain ServSafe certification within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare, long-term care, rehabilitation, hospital, or senior living dining experience
• Experience preparing texture-modified diets, therapeutic diets, or meals for residents with dietary restrictions
• Experience working with specialized meal plans and dietary guidelines
• Batch cooking or high-volume meal production experience
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Preparing entrees, vegetables, starches, soups, desserts, breakfast items, and other menu offerings
• Producing thoughtfully prepared, properly seasoned, and attractively presented meals
• Preparing meals that meet specific dietary needs and physician-ordered restrictions
• Following recipes, production standards, and portion guidelines
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and fully stocked workstation
• Properly labeling, dating, and storing food items
• Assisting with catering and special events as needed
• Following all food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and quality standards
• Supporting meal service in healthcare dining environments
• Collaborating closely with fellow Culinary Artists, dietary staff, and leadership to deliver an exceptional resident experience

Benefits

• 403(b) matched at 200% (up to 6% of salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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 - includes Text Medicine
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational Assistance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company fully pays for Employee Life Insurance (2X salary)
• Short and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed