Cook

Carnelian Assisted Living; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Contribution

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Life/Dismemberment Insurance

Overtime Pay

Free Meals

Sick/Personal Leave

Vacation Time

Transit/Commute Assistance

CEUs

Job summary

Carnelian Assisted Living in Walnut Creek is seeking a passionate cook to prepare vibrant, home-style meals for residents and staff. We welcome both seasoned professionals and those starting their culinary journey and offer a competitive hourly rate with shifts that include afternoons or full-day options, plus weekend availability for eligible applicants.

You will manage menus, timing, portion control, and presentation while ensuring food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in braising, stewing, baking, roasting, grilling and sautéing.
• Strong pastry, frying, butchering, stock making and bread baking skills.
• Expert knife skills with precision in dicing, chopping, julienne.
• Commitment to kitchen cleanliness and ability to perform all essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Create vibrant, home-cooked meals using local products for staff and residents.
• Execute all menu items with focus on timing, quality, portions and presentation.
• Maintain knowledge of food safety, sanitation and temperature requirements.
• Keep workstation clean and organized; follow kitchen cleaning schedule.
• Prepare modified or therapeutic diets for residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Braising

Stewing

Baking

Roasting

Grilling

Sautéing

Pastry

Frying

Butchering

Stock making

Bread baking

Knife skills

Job description

We are a family-run community that believes in taking care of the people who take care of our residents. If you are a passionate cook - whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your culinary journey - and want to work with a team that truly recognizes the value of your role, we encourage you to apply today.

We offer a competitive hourly rate based on your experience and skill level. We also provide a robust benefits package for long-term team members, including:

• Health & Wellness: No Cost Health Insurance (Kaiser Gold) OR No Cost HSA Option (with up to $2,400 Employer Contribution), plus No Cost Dental, Vision, and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Financial Security: 401k Matching, No Cost Life/Dismemberment Insurance, and Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 8 hours/day and holidays.
• Perks: Free meals during work hours, Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation Time, Transportation/Commute Assistance, and Earned Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

The Schedule (Please Read)

• Afternoon Shift: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• All Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Availability: Applicants must be flexible to work any shift and have full weekend availability to be considered for this position.

What You Will Do

• Create: Prepare vibrant, home-cooked meals using local products for our staff and residents.
• Execute: Handle all menu items and recipes with a focus on timing, quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Safety & Science: Maintain thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature requirements (thawing, preparing, and storing).
• Sanitize: Maintain a "clean as you go" mentality, keeping your workstation organized and adhering to the kitchen cleaning schedule.
• Accommodate: Prepare modified or therapeutic diets to meet the specific allergy and dietary needs of our residents.

Requirements

• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in techniques including braising, stewing, baking, roasting, grilling, and sautéing.
• Culinary Skills: Strong skills in pastry, frying, butchering, stock making, and bread baking.
• Precision: Expert knife skills (dicing, chopping, julienne) and the knowledge to keep your equipment sharp.
• Work Ethic: A commitment to leaving the kitchen better than you found it and the ability to perform all essential functions satisfactorily.

Pay Range (Compensation)

$18.00/hour to $26.00/hour