Cook - Weekends

Job Description

Cook Weekends only– Freedom Village Holland (Independent Living)

Pay: $17.50–$20.00/hr (based on experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $500

Schedule: Part-Time • Weekends

About the Role

• Hands-on production cooking for the Community Culinary Services Department
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and presentation
• Support a warm, hospitality-driven senior living environment
• Represent the community in a friendly, professional manner

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Prepare meals that meet nutritional and dietary requirements
• Follow menu cycles and prepare diets per policy and procedure
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, and efficiency in cooking
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed
• Visit residents to evaluate food quality, temperature, and presentation
• Recommend improvements to enhance food service operations
• Support a culture that drives resident satisfaction and occupancy

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of restaurant, senior living, or equivalent cooking experience
• Strong hospitality mindset and commitment to resident satisfaction

Why You'll Love It Here

• Supportive, mission-driven culture
• Warm, fun, professional environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
• Beautiful community near downtown Holland and Lake Michigan

Employee Appreciation Includes

• Scholarship & educational assistance programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Reward points & recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits for FT & PT
• Employee-led committees
• Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Paid training, PTO, and paid holidays
• Free meals + Bistro discounts
• Use of gym and indoor pool
• DailyPay (access earnings early)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Retirement plan