Cook

Coastal Heights Senior Living; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Job summary

Coastal Heights Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare a variety of menu items, ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, with prior experience in senior living preferred.

The Cook will work in a dynamic kitchen, preparing meals while adhering to safety and portion control standards. This position offers competitive wages and benefits, including opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Strong understanding of food handling safety.
• Ability to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items including grill and sauté.
• Ensure proper food preparation and portioning as per recipes.
• Taste and ensure quality of food served.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of residents and families throughout the region. Guided by our foundational “Culture Keepers”, we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and Team Members feel valued, empowered, and supported.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and holidays (full‑time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full‑time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Cook Responsibilities:

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad‑bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team!

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