Cook

Integral Senior Living; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Early wage access

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off & holidays

Benefits package (health/dental/vision

Life and disability insurances

401(K) with employer matching

Paid training

Advancement opportunities

Meals

Uniforms

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Integral Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will be responsible for preparing hot and cold items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service lines, ensuring recipes and portions are followed and quality is maintained for our residents.

Ideal candidates have experience in senior living, strong organization and communication skills, attention to presentation, and the ability to work weekends. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for kitchen workflow and plate presentation.
• Excellent communication with team members and supervisors.
• Attention to detail to ensure consistency and quality of meals.
• Must be able to work weekends as part of the schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving according to recipes and menus.
• Taste and adjust quality and palatability of dishes before service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

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.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• 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

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

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.

EOE D/V