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Cafe Cook, 7am - 3:30pm
Brio Living ServicesGrand Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Apr 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($34,000/yr – $42,000/yr)
About the role
Cafe Cook, 7am - 3:30pm
Department: Dining Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Reporting To: Spencer Grab
Compensation: $17.51 - $21.23 / hour
Description
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Varies Monday - Friday | 7am-3:30pm | Every other weekendDepartment: Porter Hills Village | Dining Services
What You'll Do: As a Café Cook in our senior living community, you’ll be at the heart of our café experience. From preparing food and drinks to providing exceptional, friendly service, you’ll help create meaningful moments and lasting connections with our wonderful residents. If you have experience as a cook and prep cook, this could be a great fit for you. When the café is closed, you’ll continue making a difference by cooking for residents in our main dining room.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of nutritious meals for residents and staff.
- Prep food to create various salads, sandwiches, pizza, etc.
- Take orders as needed and prepare orders to go.
- Collaborate with our team to create healthy and flavorful dishes.
- Cater to special dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Ensure all food is prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Experience in a professional kitchen as a cook, line cook, or prep cook in the food service industry.
- Ability to self-manage in a cafe style setting.
- Culinary Education, preferred.
- ServSafe Certification, preferred.
- Ability to participate in frequent stooping and bending, lifting up to 35 pounds.
Benefits
- Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
- Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Fresh, Local, Chef-Created Meals – Enjoy restaurant-style dining experiences.
- Free Meals with Each Shift – Plus, take advantage of paid breaks during your shift.
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORTBrio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.orgBRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERBrio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.#
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