Cook

Deercreekseniorliving; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Whittier, California, is looking for a dedicated Cook to ensure high-quality food service for our senior living community. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining safety and sanitation, and assisting with fulfilling resident dining expectations.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of cooking experience and a Serv-Safe certification. This position showcases core values such as accountability and customer first, focusing on the well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience, including short-order and quantity cooking.
• Serv-Safe certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high-quality food preparation.
• Prepare and serve food items for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as assigned.
• Handle any additional duties assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Short-order cooking proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Cook to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families, and our community.

Core Values

• Celebration
• Accountability
• Passion for Learning
• Love One Another
• Intelligent Risk Taking
• Customer Second (Employee First)
• Ownership

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient, timely, and friendly service to all residents and staff.
• Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high‑quality food preparation and presentation.
• Order, receive, and rotate stock in conjunction with the Food Service Director.
• Read and follow recipes to ensure consistency of the product.
• Prepare and serve food items for breakfast, lunch, or dinner as assigned.
• Assist with meeting or exceeding resident dining expectations.
• Handle any additional duties assigned by Supervisors.

Critical Success Factors

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Be willing to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation skills.
• Understand special dietary needs of residents and required meal‑prep techniques.
• Work effectively with a team and display cooperative behaviors.
• Deal effectively with conflict or customer complaints.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Follow all food safety and equipment safety procedures.
• Comply with community quality standards and requirements.
• Short‑order cook proficiency.
• Be dependable, punctual, self‑motivated, and work independently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of cooking experience, including short‑order and quantity cooking.
• Serv‑Safe certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Pay

$18.50 - $19.50 DOE

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.