Cook – Dining Services

Job overview

The Cook – Dining Services role is onsite in Sparta, MI, and pays $16.98–$19.10 per hour. The position is part of the Dining department at Meadowlark, where the cook helps provide meals and a positive dining experience for residents, guests, and staff. The cook prepares and serves nutritious meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines. The role supports safe, timely dining service by accommodating dietary needs, maintaining kitchen sanitation, and coordinating with the culinary team.

What you'll do

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines
• accommodate special dietary needs and preferences
• maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
• operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• follow food handling, storage, labeling, and portion-control procedures
• assist with inventory and supply ordering
• support meal service and special events.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

dining services

sparta mi

brio living services

part-time

$16.98–$19.10/hour

32 hours per week

10:00 am–6:30 pm

meal preparation

special diets

food safety

kitchen sanitation

every other weekend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Tuition assistance and educational scholarships, $120 annual wellness reimbursement, part-time benefits including vision and mental health programs, legal plans and voluntary life insurance, employer retirement contributions, daily pay, paid time off, six paid holidays, two floating holidays, and referral bonus.

Why this role

Schedule is 32 hours per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, plus every other weekend, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM. High school diploma or equivalent is required; prior cooking experience and culinary certifications are preferred.

About the employer

Brio Living Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.