Cook

Holiday by Atria; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Enrollment varies by location

Job summary

Holiday by Atria is seeking a Cook to prepare nutritious, appealing meals for residents in a supportive Dining Services team. You will follow Holiday recipes, manage kitchen operations, and help ensure a safe, clean, and efficient dining environment.

The role requires a minimum of two years in a full-service kitchen, strong English communication, and solid knowledge of sanitation and food handling standards. This is a on-site position with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking.
• Ability to prepare and follow Holiday recipes.
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills.
• General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Basic Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritious, appetizing meals for residents following Holiday menus and recipes.
• Oversee preparation and setup of serving carts for timely service.
• Follow food safety handling procedures and proper labeling, dating, and storing of food.
• Maintain logs for refrigerators, freezers, and production sheets.
• Clean and sanitize areas per schedule and charts.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve food-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Food safety

Cookery/food preparation

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industry or full-service restaurant cooking
• Ability to prepare and follow Holiday recipes
• Effective communication in English and excellent customer service skills
• General knowledge of and ability to conform to sanitation and safe food handling practices
• Basic Computer skills preferred

In the role of Cook and member of the Dining Services team, you will be responsible to prepare nutritious, appetizing, and attractive meals for our residents and ensure a smooth, efficient and safe operation of the kitchen.

• Review menus and food-production instructions and prepare meals following Holiday menus and recipes while ensuring portion-control standards.
• Oversee preparation and set-up of serving carts to serve nutritious food, attractively garnished in a punctual manner.
• Follow food safe handling procedures in preparation as well as proper procedures for covering, labeling, dating, and storing food.
• Ensure logs are accurately completed in a timely manner. i.e., refrigerator, freezer and production sheets)
• Follow Holiday sanitation standards by effectively cleaning while working, including preparation and serving areas, pots and pans, kitchen surfaces, walls, and floors, using appropriate cleaning schedules and charts.
• Focus on resident satisfaction and resolve any food-compliant issues as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.