Cook — Senior Living Community

Job overview

The Cook role is onsite in Southport, NC, paying $16 per hour. The cook joins TerraBella Southport, a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite services. The role prepares and serves menu items according to standardized recipes and portion requirements, supporting residents’ dining needs and the community’s hospitality and care environment. Food quality, safe handling, and presentation help maintain a consistent dining experience.

What you'll do

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on the grill, sauté station, salad bar, and service line
• follow menu cycles and standardized recipes for preparation, portioning, and serving
• taste and prepare food to assess quality and palatability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

southport nc

full-time

senior living

food preparation

hot and cold menu

portion control

food safety

weekend work

$16 per hour

dining services

resident community

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For eligible employees: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, 401(k) with employer match, paid training, career growth opportunities, wellness benefits, and EAP.

Why this role

The posting describes a Great Place to Work certification and benefits for eligible employees, including paid training and career growth opportunities.

About the employer

TerraBella Southport is hiring for this role. Industry: Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly. Sector: 62.