Community Kitchen Chef — Nutritious, Timely Meals

Caleo Bay Memory Care Community; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Retirement Living's California community seeks a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following menus and recipes with portion-control. You will work with a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications include high school diploma, 18+, culinary experience or degree preferred, and knowledge of sanitation. English communication and a teamwork mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary arts degree or 2+ years institutional/restaurant cooking experience.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Knowledge of food service sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with residents and staff.
• Team player with confidentiality and time-management.

Responsibilities

• Review menus and daily production worksheets for instructions.
• Prepare meals following community menus and recipes.
• Follow portion-control standards.
• Follow safe food-handling and storage procedures.
• Ensure food, supplies, and appropriate personnel are available for the meal planned.
• Serve nutritious food, attractively garnished, in a punctual manner.
• Maintain temperature logs and sanitation standards.

Skills

Reading recipes

Food safety

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts degree / 2+ years experience

Job description

Sunshine Retirement Living's California community seeks a dedicated cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents, following menus and recipes with portion-control. You will work with a team to ensure smooth kitchen operations and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications include high school diploma, 18+, culinary experience or degree preferred, and knowledge of sanitation. English communication and a teamwork mindset are essential.