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Brethren Care Village

Cook: Assisted Living

Ashland, OH

$15 - $16.80/hr

Cook: Assisted Living Part Time | Days/Evenings (11am - 7pm) Pay: $15 to $16.80/hr Based on Experience Why Join Brethren Care Village? At Brethren Care Village , you're more than an employee-you're ...

Brethren Care Village

Cook: Assisted Living

Ashland, OH · On-site

$15 - $16.80/hr

Cook: Assisted Living Part Time | Days/Evenings (11am - 7pm) Pay: $15 to $16.80/hr Based on Experience Why Join Brethren Care Village? At Brethren Care Village , you're more than an employee-you're ...

Brethren Care Village

Cook: Assisted Living

Ashland, OH · On-site

$15 - $16.80/hr

Cook: Assisted LivingPart Time | Days/Evenings (11am - 7pm)Pay: $15 to $16.80/hr Based on ... As a Christian-based senior living community, we've proudly served since 1972, offering a full ...

Judson

Lead Cook (Assisted Living)

Chagrin Falls, OH · On-site

The Assisted Living Lead Cook is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the assisted living dining program while actively participating in food preparation and service. This position ...

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Eden Senior Care

Cook

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures ... Position: Cook Schedule: 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM, Every other weekend and every other holiday.

Premier Senior Living, LLC

Dietary Cook

Bryan, OH

$13.25 - $17/hr

FOUNTAIN PARK ASSISTED LIVING amp; MEMORY CARE Bryan, OH DINING COOK DIETARY COOK - Full Time CLASSIFICATION: Non - Exempt WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US? Flexibility, Health Benefits, Paid Time Off ...

Premier Senior Living, LLC

Dietary Cook

Bryan, OH · On-site

$13.25 - $17/hr

FOUNTAIN PARK ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE Bryan, OH DINING COOK DIETARY COOK - Full Time CLASSIFICATION: Non - Exempt WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR US? Flexibility, Health Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401K ...

Eden Senior Care

Cook/Server

Strongsville, OH · On-site

$19/hr

Specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living services, Vista ensures ... Position: Full-Time Cook / Server (Dual Role) Shift Schedule: * 4-5 working days in a week * For ...

Silver Birch Living

Cook FT

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Join us at Silver Birch of Mansfield , a brand-new assisted living community! This is a unique ... Our Cooks play an important role in supporting residents' health, happiness, and daily experience ...

Inn at the Pines

Dietary Cook/Aide

Hiram, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $16.25/hr

Dietary Cook/Aide Join our dynamic team at Inn at the Pines, where "It's all about living!" as we ... Our Assisted Living Community offers a modern, western reserve style campus with private Assisted ...

Silver Birch Living LLC.

Cook FT

Mansfield, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19/hr

Join us at Silver Birch of Mansfield , a brand-new assisted living community! This is a unique ... Our Cooks play an important role in supporting residents' health, happiness, and daily experience ...

Danbury Senior Living

Cook

Mentor, OH · On-site

$12.50 - $16.75/hr

We are currently seeking applicants for part time Cook positions. This position is often also ... Senior living, assisted living, nursing facility experience is helpful but not required. * A great ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for assisted living cook in Ohio is $15.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Assisted Living Cook prepares and serves meals for residents in assisted living facilities, ensuring they meet dietary guidelines, nutritional needs, and individual preferences. They follow established menus, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and comply with food safety regulations. Additionally, they may accommodate special dietary restrictions and work closely with staff to provide a pleasant dining experience for residents.

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Cook: Assisted Living

Brethren Care Village

Ashland, OH

$15 - $16.80/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Brethren Care Village rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Cook: Assisted Living

Part Time | Days/Evenings (11am - 7pm)

Pay: $15 to $16.80/hr Based on Experience

Why Join Brethren Care Village?

At Brethren Care Village, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, individualized care. As a Christian-based senior living community, we've proudly served since 1972, offering a full continuum of care including memory care, assisted living, therapy services, and more.

Our team is guided by our core values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Giving-and we bring those values to life every day for both residents and employees.

The Cook supports our mission and values by providing high quality food service to all residents and employees; promoting optional nutritional status for each resident by providing a diet in accordance with physician's orders and consistent with the resident's ethnic, cultural and religious and general food preferences and restrictions which the facility can readily accommodate.

The Cook's primary responsibilities include:

  • Prepares meals according to menu and ensures meals are served in a timely manner.
  • Coordinates dietary functions and/or special events.
  • Responsible for prep work for next day.
  • General sanitation procedures, including performing tasks on a cleaning schedule, daily sanitation evaluations, maintaining a clean work area at all times, etc.
  • Responsible for washing pots and pans.
  • Records daily temperatures on foods, and on refrigerators and freezer.
  • Informs dietary manager of any diet changes from nursing.
  • Responsible for preparing foods for special activities.
  • Responsible for putting stock away.
  • Attends dietary meetings.
  • Attends facility in-services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What do I need for this role?

  • A High School Degree or equivalent in preferred
  • Prior cooking experience in a restaurant or institutional setting is preferred but not required
  • ServSafe Certification is a PLUS, but not required.
  • Onsite presence required.

We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Why Work for Brethren Care Village:

  • Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
  • Tuition reimbursement (LPN/RN advancement) + scholarship opportunities
  • Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance
  • FREE access to pool & fitness center
  • Discounted meals & cell phone plans
  • Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.

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