Cook

Watermark Retirement Communities; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Excellent benefits

Earned income access

Flexible scheduling

Recognition program

Vacation & holidays

401k program

Associate discounts

Education & training

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents and contribute to a warm, high‑quality dining experience. The role emphasizes creativity, care, and passion in every dish, with opportunities to learn and grow within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include following recipes and menus, supporting weekend and holiday shifts, and delivering excellent service. Watermark offers competitive wages, benefits, and training programs to help you thrive.

Qualifications

• Able to follow recipes and menus.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Training available for new skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, high‑quality dining experience for residents.
• Bring creativity, care, and passion to every dish.
• Support dining operations to ensure resident satisfaction.

Skills

Follow recipes & menus

Excellent work ethic

Willing to learn

Job description

Our mission at Watermark Retirement Communities is to create extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. For Watermark, community includes more than just the wonderful residents we serve on a daily basis. It also includes our dedicated team of professionals who bring our mission to life. We are excited you are considering joining our team.

As a leader in senior housing for over 30 years, we are not content to rest on our reputation. As a Watermark associate, you will have the opportunity to deploy your talents to their fullest as we drive the next 30 years of innovation in the senior housing industry. At Watermark we believe the next era in Senior Living excellence starts with you!

Our Cooks play an essential role in creating a warm, enjoyable, and high-quality dining experience for our residents. This position goes beyond preparing meals—it is about bringing creativity, care, and passion to every dish served. We are seeking experienced cooks who take pride in their work and are committed to making each resident’s dining experience positive and memorable.

If you have a passion for working with seniors and have experience as a Cook, we look forward to meeting you!

Job Requirements

• If you have an interest in learning a new skill we will provide the training you need!
• Able to work weekends and holidays
• Able to follow recipes and menus
• Excellent work ethic
• Interested in learning and growing your skill set

What you will get from us:

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Benefits
• Immediate Access to Earned Income Through Dayforce Wallet
• Easy Shift Scheduling with Mobile App
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay
• 401k Program
• Associate Discounts
• Education and Training Programs Available

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc, is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/LGBTQ/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression-proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations

Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any associate at Watermark or its affiliates via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Watermark Retirement Communities, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Watermark as a result of the referral or through other means.