Cook

Pasadena Villa Senior Living; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 24,851 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to earned wages before payday

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Growth opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Pasadena Villa Senior Living in Pasadena, California is hiring a Cook to join their team. This position offers a salary range of $18.04-$19.50 per hour, with full-time shifts during weekdays and rotating weekends. Responsibilities include food preparation to meet dietary needs, ensuring meals are appealing, and embodying the company values of compassion and integrity. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ dietary experience, preferably in an acute or long-term care environment.
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course.
• Willingness to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Ensure food is appetizing and compliant with standards.
• Model professionalism representing the company's mission and values.

Skills

Dietary Experience

Food Safety/Sanitation Knowledge

Teamwork

Respect and Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for your new career? We are now hiring a Cook to be the newest member of our awesome team!

Now Hiring for: Shift: Full Time is weekdays with rotating weekends. Part Time positions also available.

Salary Range: $18.04-$19.50 per hour

We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrive on person‑centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication, and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our residents and their families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.

What Makes Us Special?

• UKG Wallet: Access earned wages before payday.
• Competitive Wages: We offer a great salary package.
• Great Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.

Are you ready to contribute to a team committed to excellent customer service and dedicated to each individual’s unique talent?

How You Will Contribute To The Team

As a Cook, you will be responsible for the preparation of food following the established rules and regulations. You will prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance, ensuring they meet dietary requirements. You will be responsible for treating everyone with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity. We expect our team members to model a positive and professional image that represents our mission and values.

Must Have

• 1-2 years’ dietary experience, preferably in an acute or long‑term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, holidays, and/or on other shifts and in other positions when necessary.

Nice To Have

• Previous Cook experience providing services to multiple patients/residents preferred.
• Previous experience in an Assisted Living environment desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale, including the hourly or salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this role.