**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** Day Shift **Description:** Are you passionate about the art of cooking and making a difference in the lives of seniors? St. Joseph of the Pines, located in picturesque Southern Pines, North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated and talented Cook to join our culinary team. **Why Join St. Joseph of the Pines?** At St. Joseph of the Pines, we're dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can use your culinary talents to make a meaningful impact. As part of our team, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're a passionate Cook with a heart for serving seniors and creating delicious meals, we invite you to apply. Join us at St. Joseph of the Pines, where your culinary expertise will be valued, and you'll be part of a community dedicated to enriching lives. **Position Overview:** As a Cook at St. Joseph of the Pines, you will play a vital role in providing our residents with delightful dining experiences. You'll be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals while adhering to the highest standards of safety and hygiene. Your culinary skills will shine as you contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our cherished residents. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Culinary Excellence:** Prepare and cook a variety of meals in accordance with planned menus, ensuring that each dish is not only nutritious but also a delight for the senses. + **Sanitation and Safety:** Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following all safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure the well-being of our residents and staff. + **Collaboration:** Coordinate with the culinary team to ensure smooth meal service and assist with special events and catering as needed. + **Quality Assurance:** Monitor food quality and presentation, making sure that it meets our high standards and resident expectations. + **Inventory Management:** Assist in managing food inventory, placing orders, and ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients. + **Customer Service:** Interact with residents and staff in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring exceptional customer service. **Qualifications:** + **Experience:** Previous experience in a culinary role, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting, is preferred. + **Certification:** Possession of or willingness to obtain ServSafe certification is a plus. + **Creativity:** A passion for cooking and creativity in designing appealing and nutritious meals. + **Team Player:** Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues. **Schedule Flexibility** : We understand the importance of maintaining a work-life balance. At Saint Joseph of the Pines, we offer flexible scheduling options that accommodate your personal commitments. Say goodbye to late-night shifts; we prioritize daytime hours to ensure your well-being **What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?** + Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay + Referral Program + Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually! + Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE! + Day-1 low cost medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health **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