Grill Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Grill Cook

About Garden Spot Village

Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.

Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™

• Health insurance
• 401K program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• First-time homebuyer program
• $20.50/hr

At Garden Spot Village, our Grill Cooks provide high-quality meals prepared and served safely, meeting the nutritional needs and preferences of residents. This role ensures proper food handling, sanitation, and service while supporting campus events and dining operations.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards, including the Compliance Program/Code of Conduct
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all resident information, conditions, and family matters
• This is a front facing position where the Grill Cook is directly in front of customers. Must be able to maintain composure during busy times, while communicating effectively with guests.
• The Grill Cook is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality grilled menu items for residents, guests, and staff in a senior living community. This role focuses on consistency, food safety, and resident satisfaction while supporting a warm, hospitality-driven dining experience.
• Prepare and cook grilled items such as burgers, chicken, seafood, and rotating weekly special items according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe grill station before, during, and after service
• Support all Dining Services restaurants and campus events
• Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other food items
• Comply with all HACCP policies and procedures
• Provide the highest quality of service to customers at all times
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures
• Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments
• Receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs, and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to work closely with others in a cooperative spirit
• Identify with and promote the Mission and Philosophy of Garden Spot Village
• Knowledge of cooking procedures and large quantity recipes
• Ability to prepare and serve food according to menus and recipes
• Willingness to train and participate in ongoing staff development programs
• Demonstrates initiative and professionalism
• Graduation from a food-related course (ServSafe) helpful
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with employees, residents, and the general public in a friendly and professional manner
• Must work scheduled weekends and holidays
• May be required to work irregular schedules on short notice

Additional Information

This position is every weekend 10:00am - 7:00pm with every other holiday rotation.

Why You’ll Love Working at Garden Spot
At Garden Spot Village, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven team committed to compassion, respect, and integrity. As a Dining Services Cook, you’ll help provide residents with safe, high-quality meals while contributing to a positive and welcoming dining experience.

Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.