Cook

For more than 50 years, Active Generations has been a trusted leader in supporting adults through wellness programs, essential services, and meaningful community connections. With a growing team across multiple locations, we continue to evolve and expand our impact while staying grounded in our mission. Our work centers on creating environments where people can thrive—physically, socially, and emotionally. Through wellness and nutrition programs, caregiving services, and opportunities for connection, our team works together to promote active lifestyles and overall well-being. We’re guided by teamwork, compassion, and adaptability, and we’re looking for individuals who want their work to have genuine purpose and lasting impact. SUMMARY: As a Cook, you’ll support the preparation, cooking, and service of high-quality meals for Active Generations programs, members, guests, and events. This position works across kitchen operations, including ingredient preparation, cooking, portioning, plating, food storage, and cleanup. You’ll work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and consistently while adapting to daily production and service needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing, dicing, measuring, and portioning. Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, production needs, and quality standards. Prepare sauces, marinades, dressings, sides, and other meal components as needed. Set up and maintain assigned preparation, cooking, and service stations. Cook, finish, portion, plate, package, and prepare food for meal service and distribution. Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and production quantities to ensure consistency and minimize food waste. Monitor food quality, appearance, temperature, and portion sizes throughout preparation and service. Assist with food preparation and production for daily meals, catering, special events, and other food service needs. Coordinate with kitchen team members to ensure meals are prepared accurately and within established service timelines. Maintain an organized workstation with necessary ingredients, tools, and supplies readily available. Stock and restock food, utensils, equipment, and kitchen supplies as needed. Properly label, date, store, rotate, and handle food products. Inspect ingredients and prepared foods for freshness and quality and communicate shortages or concerns to kitchen leadership. Follow established procedures for food allergies, special diets, and other dietary requirements when applicable. Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and ensure safe food handling. Maintain appropriate food temperatures and follow established procedures for cooking, cooling, reheating, holding, and storing food. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, work surfaces, utensils, and food preparation areas. Assist with dishes, trash…