Cook

Eskaton; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking nonprofit that has been serving older adults in Northern California for over 55 years. As a Cook, you'll play a vital role in preparing and serving meals that ensure the highest quality and satisfaction for residents. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement plan, and a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and diversity. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and enjoy working in a collaborative kitchen, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

401K with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Free Meals at Communities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent experience as a cook required.
• Serve Safe Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of food services area.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Director.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation and Safety Techniques

Portion Control

Menu Planning

Food Presentation

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Storage Systems

Job description

Description

Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 1,700 employees and 28 communities and services in Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.

Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to...

• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

Position Summary:
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for the residents, for cooking a variety of foods that ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintains cleanliness of food services area. supervises the kitchen staff in the absence of the Director of Culinary Experience.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.98/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
• Responsible for all kitchen activities in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Manager/Lead Cook.
• Prepares, cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Practices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen community and equipment according to schedules, and procedures. Maintains logs.
• Communicates and changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
• Ensures proper labeling, dating and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
• Works in accordance with safety guidelines established by the community with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
• Familiar with food service disaster plan.

Qualifications

Education:
High school graduate or GED.

Training and Experience:
Must have one to two years recent experience as a cook. Serve Safe Certification.

Job Knowledge:
Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation. Must have a broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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