Cook I

Position Summary

Assist the Cook with food preparation. Responsible for preparing specific food items as required. May assist in serving meals. Assists with maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety in handling foods, equipment and supplies.

Essential Duties

• Assist Cook on meal line as needed and/or with grill items.
• Assists wait staff in dining room as needed.
• Responsible for preparing and distributing snacks and/or nourishments.
• Assists with receiving and storage of deliveries.
• Assists with clean-up duties as needed.
• Maintain proper rotation of items from salad bar and refrigerators.
• Ensure items are labeled and dated.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• At least three months experience in quantity food preparation in a health care facility or hospitability industry preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Stands, bends and moves continuously during working hours.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• May interact with residents, family members, and visitors.

If you are considering a position at Christian Living Communities | Cappella Living Solutions, we have a wide range of benefits to consider!  These may vary based on the status of the role (PT, FT, or PRN).  

•    Health Coverage

•    Health Savings Accounts 

•    Retirement (with match)

•    Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance

•    Paid Time Off plan

We envision a warm and welcoming environment for all residents, team members, family members, and members of our communities – a place of belonging.  Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process.

We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.  This position will be accepting applications through 10/5/2026.  Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.    

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.