Cook

Integral Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wages access before payday

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Health benefits

401K

Paid training

Advancement

Meals provided

EAP

Job summary

Integral Senior Living in California is seeking a Cook to join our community-oriented kitchen. You will prepare hot and cold menu items across grill, sauté, salad-bar and service lines, and ensure recipes are followed with proper portion control.

We value prior senior living experience, strong organization and communication, and weekend availability. The role offers full-time hours, competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred.
• Experience with production methods and portion control.
• Knowledge of food handling safety requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and presentation of food.
• Ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items on grill, sauté station, salad-bar and service line.
• Ensure proper preparation, portioning and serving per menu cycle and recipes.
• Taste and assess food quality and palatability.

Skills

Previous experience in Senior Living

Production methods

Portion control

Food safety

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Job description

Integral Senior Living (ISL) proudly manages care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across California and surrounding areas serving thousands of residents and families throughout the region. Guided by our foundational “Culture Keepers”, we cultivate purpose-driven environments where residents thrive and Team Members feel valued, empowered, and supported.

As part of one of the largest senior living organizations in the nation, our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2026. At ISL, purpose fuels every role, culture inspires every team, and continuous growth shapes every career. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members’ professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Cook to join our team.

Cook Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold menu items which requires working on the grill, sauté station, salad-bar and on the service line;
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the menu cycle and the standardized recipes;
• Taste and prepare food to determine quality and palatability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Senior Living preferred
• Experience with production methods, portion control and food handling safety required.
• Great organizational skills a must
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation of food product is required.
• Must be able to work weekends.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1007377