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At Marsh's Edge, we believe hospitality should be rewarding, not exhausting.

If you love creating exceptional dining experiences but are ready to leave behind the late nights, stressful restaurant grind, and unpredictable schedules, senior living may be the career change you've been looking for.

At Marsh's Edge, you'll still use your culinary talent and passion for service, but in a meaningful environment where relationships matter, your work is appreciated, and you can enjoy a better quality of life.

We're not just a luxury senior living community; we're a team recognized as a Great Place to Work, guided by our philosophy: "People First, Always."

• Why Hospitality Professionals Love Working Here:
  • Consistent Schedule & Quality of Life
    Be home by 8 PM. No midnight closes. No bar rushes. More balance for you and your family.
  • Meaningful Connections
    Our residents know your name, appreciate your work, and become part of your daily purpose.
  • Scratch Kitchen Culture
    We take pride in preparing high-quality meals from scratch with care, creativity, and consistency.
  • Positive Team Environment
    Join a collaborative team where respect, teamwork, and professionalism matter.
  • Career Stability & Growth
    Enjoy the stability of senior living while continuing to grow your culinary career in hospitality.

Now Hiring: Line Cook

The ideal candidate will have restaurant experience and a passion for preparing high-quality food from scratch according to standardized recipes and instructions. Senior living experience is a plus - but hospitality and heart matter most.

Apply today and discover how rewarding hospitality can be when you're serving people, not just tables.

Interviews offered daily!

We look forward to meeting you soon.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working in a collaborative manner with the front and back of the house team members, ensuring compliance with Senior Living Communities'/Wellmore standards for quality, presentation and portion control are met.
• Adhere to all proper handling, HACCP, labeling, and storage protocols for all foods and ensure compliance with all relevant food service regulations.
• Follow all safety protocols and consistently practice a culture of safety.
• Maintain documentation of temperature charts and records.
• Maintain an open communication and professional working relationship with all community departments and Home Office support team to ensure residents remain happy and living the Weller Life.
• Actively participate in planning and production meetings with the team.
• Attend and actively participate in required in-service training and education programs.
• Other duties as assigned and directed by the Executive Chef or Director of Dining Services.

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Capable of standing, maneuvering independently and safety around work area.
• Capable of standing on a tile floor for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to see and hear, or to use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that position requirements can be fully.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a fire extinguisher and to manipulate kitchen equipment, including slicer, chopper, processor, knives, etc.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• Must be free of diseases that can be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability unless the employee can be given duties that minimize the likelihood of transmission.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise and exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• May experience traumatic situations including psychiatric and deceased residents.
• Subject to moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service.
• Performance of job tasks will involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat and cold.

TRAVEL: No travel is expected, although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 years' experience in a similar position desired.
• Culinary training a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.