Line Cook / Assisted Living

Allegro Living serves as the parent company of Allegro Management Company and Spring Arbor Management Company, uniting decades of senior living expertise under one trusted name. Formed through the 2025 merger of two well-established brands, Allegro Living is building a premier senior living platform defined by inspired lifestyles, compassionate care, and meaningful regional reach. The only thing we're missing is YOU!

Line Cook / Assisted Living

Part-Time | 2nd Shift
Spring Arbor – Albemarle
315 Park Ridge Rd
Albemarle, NC 28001

Pay Range: $13.00 – $16.00 per hour (based on experience)

Spring Arbor Albemarle is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our Dining Services team in our Assisted Living community in Albemarle, NC. This opportunity is ideal for candidates searching for cook jobs in Albemarle NC, assisted living cook positions, healthcare kitchen jobs, senior living dining services careers, line cook roles, or hospitality food service opportunities near Charlotte and Concord.

If you enjoy preparing quality meals and creating positive dining experiences, we would love to connect with you. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in restaurants, healthcare kitchens, senior living communities, hotels, or food service environments who take pride in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. One year of senior living or healthcare dining experience is preferred.

Schedule

Part-Time – 2nd Shift
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Consistent afternoon and evening scheduling in a supportive, hospitality-focused kitchen environment.

Why Join Spring Arbor Senior Living?

At Spring Arbor, our Dining Services team plays an important role in resident wellness and daily enjoyment. From preparing nutritious meals to creating welcoming dining experiences, our cooks help make each day special for the residents we serve.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay ($13.00 – $16.00/hr based on experience)

• Supportive leadership and team culture

• Opportunities to grow within senior living

• A positive, resident-focused workplace environment

• Meaningful work serving seniors every day

 Ready to bring your cooking skills to a community that values great food and great people? Apply today for the Part-Time Cook position at Spring Arbor Albemarle.

The primary responsibility of the Cook is to prepare food of the highest quality and taste for residents and guests of the Community ensuring that the food presentation enhances the dining experience of the residents and guests.

Areas of Responsibility

• Prepare delicious and attractive food that is colorful and tastefully presented making each meal service an exceptional occasion.
• Supervise the kitchen under the direction of the Dining Services Director (DSD) and Chef/Lead Cook.
• Prepare high quality meals consistent with local customs and tastes. Consistently adhere to the standard recipes, the budgeted costs and Company policies. 
• Supervise and/or assist in the proper washing of all dishes, cookware, flatware, and utensils. Properly maintain all kitchen equipment. Monitor water temperatures and/or chemical compounds as appropriate to ensure the prevention of foodborne illness and the spread of communicable disease.
• Approach residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Other job duties as assigned – see full job description.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be flexible/adaptable, pay attention to detail, and have a sense of teamwork.
• Must possess good time management skills and a keen awareness of safety. 
• Must possess current manager’s level food handler permit.
• Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year related cooking experience or equivalent preferred.
• Some software and computer skills preferred.

Allegro Living, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Allegro Living, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. It is the policy of Allegro Living to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, veteran's status, or any other conditions or identifications against which discrimination is prohibited.