**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** **Position Purpose** Join a mission-driven team at St. Joseph of the Pines, where your culinary talents contribute to the well-being and happiness of our residents. As a Cook, you will prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that support the health and satisfaction of those we serve in a welcoming, community-centered environment. **What You Will Do** + Prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards as well as internal policies and procedures + Ensure meals are properly portioned, presented, and served in a timely manner + Expedite plates to ensure quality food service at all times + Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen and food prep areas + Collaborate with team members to meet dietary needs and enhance the dining experience for residents **Minimum Qualifications** + Minimum of 2 years’ experience in cooking or food preparation required + Culinary degree preferred; equivalent experience considered + Strong attention to detail and motivation to deliver high-quality food service + Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment **What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?** + Day-1 Benefits + Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay + Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + **Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually** + Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE! + Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network. + Fast response interview times and job offers! **Ministry/Facility Information** St. Joseph of the Pines, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, has been dedicated to serving older adults for over 75 years. As a Life Plan Community, we offer a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Our mission is to provide compassionate and transforming healing within our community, honoring the sacredness and dignity of every person. **Our Commitment** Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran