Full-Time Cook, Senior Living Community

Cook/Chef Opportunity – Epworth Villa
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Starting Pay: $17 per hour
Status: Full-Time

Temporary Full-Time Cook

Enhance Lives Through Exceptional Dining

Epworth Villa invites experienced culinary professionals to bring their talent and passion to our kitchen. As a faith-based, nonprofit Life Plan Community, our mission is to Enhance Lives so People Thrive. Every meal we serve plays an important role in providing comfort, nutrition, and meaningful daily experiences for our residents.

Position Overview

Our kitchen operates daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

This is a Full-Time position. Applicants must have flexible availability to meet operational needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality meals according to approved menus while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Receive, label, store, and rotate food products in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate effectively with culinary and dietary team members to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Properly clean, shut down, and secure kitchen equipment and work areas at the end of each shift.
• Accurately document food temperatures and complete required logs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that supports resident satisfaction and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional cooking experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, or high-volume food service environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Epworth Villa offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Six paid holidays plus one floating holiday
• Immediate eligibility for the 401(k) plan
• Employer matching contributions after one year of service
• Complimentary on-site fitness center membership
• Employee discounts at on-campus dining locations

Equal Opportunity & Inclusive Hiring
At Epworth Villa, we’re committed to a workplace where people are treated with respect and opportunities are based on what you bring to the role. We consider all qualified applicants and do not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on legally protected characteristics. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Reasonable accommodation
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, contact Kathleen Thompson (405) 461-0503