Cook

Job Description

When you work at Freedom Village
, you have a front‑row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just have a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Freedom Village is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full‑scope, hands‑on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. You will be responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Starting rate: $17.50 – $20.00 per hour based on experience

Employment type: Part‑time, weekend availability

Location: Holland, MI

• Sign‑on bonus $500
• Full and part‑time medical benefits available
• Daily Pay – Access your pay before payday
• Referral program
• Free meals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee discounts at our Bistro
• Use of our beautiful gym and indoor pool
• A caring culture that encourages career growth
• Fun, warm and professional environment
• Join a unified team with supportive management and talented co‑workers who want to make a meaningful difference for our residents

• Exemplify Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization at all times.
• Adhere to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required nutritional/dietary criteria and correctly prepare diets per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service (quality, quantity, temperature, appearance) and conduct evaluations to make suggestions for improvement.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, creating a positive marketing environment.
• Support creating a culture where business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top‑line revenue and occupancy.

• High school diploma.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience.

If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and passionate about senior care and hospitality, we’d love to get to know you!

EEO Employer.