Cook $18hr Flexible Schedule

To join Arrow Senior Living as a Cook, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a current Food Handlers Card as required by the Health Department. Additionally, you'll need to demonstrate competency and skills in leadership and training within a culinary environment.

As a Cook at Arrow Senior Living, you can enjoy a flexible schedule! Shifts can vary between 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM or 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM, which allows you to find the best work-life balance.

When you work as a Cook at Arrow Senior Living, you can expect a home-like environment that’s friendly and welcoming. Our team values connection and collaboration, making it easy to build relationships with both residents and coworkers.

Arrow Senior Living offers a starting wage of $18.00 per hour for Cooks. Additionally, we provide a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, and complimentary meals during shifts.

As a Cook at Arrow Senior Living, your responsibilities include preparing all menu items according to established standards, maintaining strict health protocols, engaging with residents to understand their preferences, and ensuring high-quality food presentation.

Arrow Senior Living strongly believes in promoting from within. As a Cook, you will have opportunities for career development, training, and advancement to roles with greater responsibility as you grow with us.

The culture at Arrow Senior Living for Cooks is centered on camaraderie, respect, and support. Our team members often become lifelong friends, which creates a unique work atmosphere where everyone feels valued and motivated.

When answering this question, highlight your passion for cooking and how you want to make a positive impact on the residents' dining experiences. Discuss what attracted you to Arrow Senior Living, such as the company culture and opportunities for growth.

Explain the importance of adhering to health protocols, such as maintaining proper hygiene, sanitizing work areas, and following temperature guidelines. You can mention your experience with relevant certifications and training in food safety.

When discussing challenges, focus on a specific situation where you effectively solved a problem. Emphasize your ability to stay calm under pressure, communicate with your team, and find solutions that maintain a positive environment.

Mention your experience with modifying recipes to fit dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or low-sodium. Show your willingness to communicate with residents to understand their needs and preferences.

Discuss your knowledge of plating techniques and how presentation enhances the dining experience. You could provide examples of dishes you've prepared where you prioritized both taste and aesthetics.

Share strategies you use to prioritize tasks, like planning your cooking schedule and using team communication effectively. Highlight any tools or techniques that help you maintain efficiency in the kitchen.

Provide a specific instance where teamwork led to a positive outcome, such as during a busy service. Emphasize your role within the team and how effective communication was key to the success of the meal service.

Share your passion for a specific dish and explain why you enjoy preparing it. Whether it’s because of the flavor complexity or the happiness it brings to others, convey your enthusiasm for cooking.

Discuss your openness to feedback and how it contributes to your growth as a Cook. Provide examples of how you have used constructive criticism to improve your cooking or service.

Research Arrow Senior Living’s core values and mission ahead of time. Share your understanding and how they resonate with your own personal values, and express your eagerness to embody those values while working as a Cook.