Cook – PM Shift

COOK - PM SHIFT

Department: Food Service Schedule: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM, Thursday - Monday shift; including weekends & holidays Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour (DOQ); merit-based increases Reports To: Food Services Director / Administrator

About Weatherly Inn

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a warm, professional environment.

Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ hours/week)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

About the Role

Weatherly Inn is seeking an experienced PM Cook to support our senior living community by preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality evening meals. This role plays a key part in resident satisfaction, food safety, and kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve evening meals following approved menus and recipes
• Assist with preparation and service of the noon meal as needed
• Supervise kitchen staff assisting with dinner service
• Ensure proper food presentation, portioning, and temperature control
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, coolers, and freezers
• Label, store, and rotate food to minimize waste
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures
• Prepare soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and baked goods
• Supply PM snacks to the Wellness Center
• Assist with food ordering and inventory as backup to the Director
• Close kitchen safely at end of shift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 3+ years cooking experience (healthcare, senior living, or similar preferred)
• Food Handler Permit (within 14 days of hire)
• ServSafe certification required
• Strong multitasking, leadership, and food safety skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs; stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.