Cook

Saga Senior Living; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Supportive team

Job summary

Tarina of Stockton – Saga Senior Living is seeking a dependable Cook to prepare familiar, comforting meals that support routine, memory, and wellbeing for our residents. You will bring warmth to the table and ensure meals meet residents' needs.

Daily duties include cooking, portioning, safe food handling, texture modification for memory care, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and collaborating with a caring team to deliver timely, high‑quality service.

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must speak fluent English

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals and snacks designed for seniors with varying dietary needs
• Modify textures and ingredients to support safe dining and memory care best practices
• Keep kitchen and food prep areas clean, organized, and compliant with regulations
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and proper storage procedures
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service

Skills

Cooking

Job description

Cook

$18 - 21/hour | PRN

Tarina of Stockton – Saga Senior Living

Bring comfort to the table—when it matters most.

Tarina of Stockton is seeking a dependable Cook to help prepare familiar, comforting meals that support routine, memory, and well‑being for our residents.

Why You’ll Love Our Team

• Competitive Pay:$18- $21/hour+ credit for experience
• Flexible Schedule: This is a PRN position, shifts may vary | Pickup availability required
• Supportive Team:We value our team members just as much as our residents

What You’ll Do

• Prepare daily meals and snacks designed for seniors with varying dietary needs
• Modify textures and ingredients to support safe dining and memory care best practices
• Keep kitchen and food prep areas clean, organized, and compliant with regulations
• Monitor food quality, temperature, and proper storage procedures
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth meal service

Qualifications

• One year of cooking experience required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 15 pounds at a time
• Must speak fluent English

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.