AlmaVia of San Francisco - Cook

Transforming Age; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dining services is looking for a Cook to join their team in San Francisco. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a professional kitchen environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your culinary career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Medical, dental & vision plans

Flexible spending

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior cooking experience (1-2 years preferred).
• Ability to prepare therapeutic diets and manage dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned stations for shift and components of meals.
• Maintain food safety and sanitary handling in compliance with regulations.
• Work collaboratively with lead cook and sous chef.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

First Aid Training Certifications

Recognized food safety course

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Shift Details

The shift for this role is Tuesday - Saturday.

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your culinary career? We have an excellent opportunity for a Cook/Line Cook to join our team! Our Cooks are an integral part of the Dining Services team, helping ensure our residents receive nutritious, high-quality meals. We look forward to learning more about you and how we can support your culinary success!

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned stations for shift.
• Under the direction of lead cook/sous chef, prepare individual components of various entrees and food items, adhering to the individual dietary restrictions of residents.
• Maintain kitchen food safety and sanitary food handling in compliance with State, Federal, and DSHS regulations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications per Title 22.
• Prior experience as a cook/lead cook (1-2 years preferred).
• Ability to prepare high-quality food for residents, work on holidays and pre-planned events.
• Maintain professional relationships with food and equipment vendors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to prepare therapeutic/modified diets.
• Successful completion of recognized food safety course.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to push/pull/carry up to 30 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans
• Medical, dental & vision plans
• Flexible spending
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much more

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Restaurants

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