Compassionate Senior Living Cook — From-Scratch Meals

Cogir Senior Living; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401K with match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in Vallejo, CA seeks a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will work with the culinary team to create menus and seasonal options, focusing on from-scratch cooking and high-quality ingredients.

The ideal candidate has kitchen experience, strong sanitation practices, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed to support resident meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; culinary schooling is a plus.
• Food Handler Card and kitchen sanitation knowledge.
• 1+ year of full-service kitchen experience; ability to cook from scratch.
• Experience with senior dining or healthcare settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a compassionate, high-performing team delivering top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus and dietary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas promptly.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with dining services to ensure timely meal service.
• Assist with restocking foods and adhering to health regulations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Dietary restrictions knowledge

Safety and sanitation

Ability to follow recipes

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary School is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in Vallejo, CA seeks a Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents and guests. You will work with the culinary team to create menus and seasonal options, focusing on from-scratch cooking and high-quality ingredients.

The ideal candidate has kitchen experience, strong sanitation practices, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed to support resident meals.