Cook - Full Time

Schedule: Full Time | 8am-3pm & 2pm-7pm | Includes every other weekend & holiday

Join Pelican Valley Senior Living (PVSL) and help us create meaningful impact! As a Cook you’ll provide outstanding dining service to residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable mealtime experience. We’re looking for a friendly, detail-oriented individual with qualifications such as excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively in a team. At PVSL, we value our people and offer a competitive pay range of $19.14/hr. to $22.61/hr.(hourly non-exempt) based on qualifications, experience, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, free meals, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

• Competitive Wage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Time and a half for holidays worked (12 recognized holidays)
• Free Meals (10/month)
• Wellness Program
• Employer shared insurance premiums for Health, Dental and Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Up to a 4% retirement match for qualified employees

Apply now and discover the difference you can make at PVSL!

Pelican Valley Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Cook’s Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our community, providing exceptional dining service to residents while fostering meaningful connections. Whether assisting with meal selections, ensuring a clean and welcoming dining environment, or simply offering a warm smile, you’ll play a key role in helping residents enjoy each mealtime with dignity, joy, and companionship.

As a Cook’s Assistant, you will:

• Provide Exceptional Dining Service – Assist with seating, building positive relationships with residents and guests, and helping resident select their meals.
• Ensure Safety and Sanitation – Set and clear tables, arrange seating, and maintain the cleanliness and conditional of all flatware and glassware. Perform dishwashing and organize clean dishes in designated areas. Maintain dining and kitchen areas through vacuuming, sweeping, mopping while adhering to safety and infection control procedures.
• Communicate Effectively – Proactively communicate with residents and team member.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Participate in special projects, assist in other areas of the building, and attend in-service training sessions and team meetings as required.

This job also requires:

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
• Previous experience in dining services, food handling, or customer service is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow emergency protocols.
• Proficient in English for effective communication with staff, clients, and visitors.
• Successful completion of a state-mandated background check.

Additional Details:

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Department: Dining
• Leadership Received: Director of Dining, CDM & Lead Cook
• Division: Care Center
• Travel Requirements: No
• This role does not include supervisory responsibilities

At PVSL, we follow all federal, state, and local laws that protect against discrimination. We’re committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness and respect. Discrimination of any kind — based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, public assistance status, veteran status, familial status, disability, or any other protected characteristic — is prohibited.

We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all team members and applicants. That commitment extends to every part of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, pay, career development, and all other conditions of employment. In addition, PVSL will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal law.