Cook /Prep

When you work at The  Avalon  of  New  Albany, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The  Avalon  of  Albany  is recruiting for a hospitality focused Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full-scope, hands on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department.  Is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times. Be  a  part  of  the  Culinary  experience  here  at  the  Avalom. 

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Cook /Prep

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.


• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.


• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.


• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.


• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.


• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.


• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.


• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.


• Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy. 


• Required  to  work  on the  weekends


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Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma


• Culinary degree preferred


• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

Sign  on  Bonus  $500.00

Salary  $ 36,000-40,000   Annual 

Enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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