Cook – Assisted Living Dining Services

Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community
Greensboro, NC

Schedule: Full-Time | Approximately 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Pay: $19.00–$21.00/hour, based on experience
Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt

About Well-Spring

Well-Spring is an award-winning Life Plan Community in Greensboro, NC, known for exceptional dining, warm hospitality, and a strong team culture. We take pride in providing our residents with quality meals and personalized service in a supportive, team-focused environment.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Cook to join our Assisted Living Dining Services team. This is a great opportunity for someone with restaurant cooking experience who enjoys preparing quality food from scratch and wants to bring those skills to a more resident-focused setting.

This position is primarily an 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. shift and requires flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and special events as scheduled.

What You'll Do

• Prepare high-quality meals from scratch, including soups, sauces, meats, seafood, vegetables, and daily specials.
• Follow established menus, recipes, and resident dietary needs.
• Prepare meals that meet specialized or therapeutic diet requirements as needed.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, proper portions, and presentation.
• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Work collaboratively with the Dining Services and Assisted Living teams to provide timely and exceptional service.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and other dining needs throughout the year.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of professional restaurant cooking experience required.
• Experience in senior living, healthcare dining, or preparing specialized/therapeutic diets preferred.
• Knowledge of scratch cooking and basic culinary techniques.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary guidelines.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and special events as scheduled.
• A positive, service-oriented approach and desire to provide an excellent dining experience for our residents.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay of $19.00–$21.00/hour, based on experience.
• Consistent full-time hours, primarily 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Excellent benefits for full-time team members.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to cook from scratch using quality ingredients.
• A more personal dining environment where you get to know the residents you serve.
• The opportunity to use your culinary skills while making a meaningful difference each day.