Cook

Watermark Retirement Communities; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Vacation Time

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement

Job summary

Watermark Retirement Communities is seeking a dedicated Cook to provide a warm, high-quality dining experience for our residents. This role emphasizes creativity, care, and passion in every dish, following recipes and menus with precision.

Weekend and holiday availability is required. Watermark offers comprehensive benefits and a mission to create extraordinary communities where people thrive.

Qualifications

• Excellent work ethic.
• Able to follow recipes and menus.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals with creativity, care, and passion.
• Follow established recipes and menus.
• Contribute to a warm, high-quality dining experience for residents.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Follow recipes and menus

Weekend availability

Job description

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, paid biweekly

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

Benefits of working at Watermark:

• Medical and Pharmacy Benefits
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Vacation Time
• Holiday Pay for Full-time Employees
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• One Pass Select Employee Discount Program
• And More!

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.