Cook

Savant Senior Living; Downey, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Plan

Health Insurance

Critical Illness

40 1(k) Retirement Savings Plan

FSAs (Health and Dependent Day Care)

Job summary

Savant Senior Living is seeking a Cook to join our Dining Services team and prepare appealing, nutritious meals for residents and guests. This role reports to the Director of Dining Services and emphasizes heart-healthy, fresh options in a senior care setting.

Ideal candidates will have two years of kitchen experience, strong English skills, and a positive attitude. A high school diploma and First Aid certification may be required, with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k)-type plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in food preparation, food purchasing, kitchen safety sanitation, and menu preparation in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
• Speak, read, and understand English.
• Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appealing, nutritious, heart-healthy, tasteful meals for residents, prospective residents, families and guests.
• Assist with menu planning and food purchasing.
• Ensure kitchen safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Team player

English language

Positive attitude

First Aid Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our mission is to enhance the lives of our senior residents by providing exceptional care, engaging programs, and promoting their physical and mental health. We strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that feels like family for the individuals we serve and employ.

We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the below questions.

• Are you a team player?
• Can you be committed to our mission?
• Do you have a passion for senior care?

About our team:

• A talented and motivated group that shares a passion for senior care
• Outstanding leadership support
• Culture of creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive work environment

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, the Cook is responsible for providing & preparing appealing, nutritious, heart-healthy, tasteful and fresh meals for residents, prospective residents, families and guests

Must haves:

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate
• At least two years’ experience with food preparation, food purchasing, kitchen safety sanitation, and menu preparation in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
• Speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

Would be great:

• Experience working in the senior care industry

What we offer

• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance
• Critical Illness and
• 40 1(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• H ealth and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance - up to 20% discount for employees

Pay rate $20.00-$22.50 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, andwill not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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