Cook at Luxury Senior Living Community

Momentum Senior Living; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seville, part of Momentum Senior Living, in Orange County is seeking a Cook to join the Dining Services team. You will prepare meals according to menus, ensure dietary requirements are met, and help with service and kitchen operations while upholding food safety standards.

You will work closely with culinary staff to deliver quality meals on schedule, interact with residents for feedback, and support ongoing training and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of restaurant, senior living, institutional, or equivalent cooking experience.
• Current state-required food safety/sanitation certification or license, as applicable.
• Knowledge of food preparation, production, menu presentation, and food delivery systems.
• Knowledge of special diets and nutritional requirements preferred.
• Understanding of applicable Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to culinary services.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Prepare meals that meet required nutritional and dietary guidelines and follow established procedures for special diets and resident dietary needs.
• Ensure food meets standards for quality, appearance, presentation, portioning, and temperature.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in food preparation and production.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Interact with residents and gather feedback regarding food quality, quantity, temperature, and presentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve food preparation, service, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident dietary restrictions, preferences, and other personal information.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and company policies related to resident information.
• Properly use and care for knives, mixers, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, griddles, and other kitchen equipment.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About The Seville

The Seville offers a fresh approach to Assisted Living and Memory Care in Orange County, thoughtfully designed for today’s seniors and the way they want to live.

About the Location

Located in the heart of Orange County, The Seville offers a beautiful setting surrounded by the shopping, dining, entertainment, and conveniences that make the area such a desirable place to live and work.

Designed specifically with Orange County seniors in mind, The Seville brings a modern approach to senior living to a vibrant Southern California community. Its convenient location, contemporary surroundings, and welcoming atmosphere create an exceptional environment for both residents and team members.

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for hands-on food preparation and production within the Dining Services Department. This position prepares and serves meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and quality standards while maintaining proper food safety and sanitation practices.

The Cook works closely with the culinary and dining teams to ensure meals are prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This position may also assist with meal service, ware washing, and other kitchen operations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Prepare meals that meet required nutritional and dietary guidelines and follow established procedures for special diets and resident dietary needs.
• Ensure food meets standards for quality, appearance, presentation, portioning, and temperature.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in food preparation and production.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Interact with residents and gather feedback regarding food quality, quantity, temperature, and presentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve food preparation, service, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident dietary restrictions, preferences, and other personal information.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and company policies related to resident information.
• Properly use and care for knives, mixers, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, griddles, and other kitchen equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend required in-service training and participate in community or interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Follow applicable Health Department, OSHA, food safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of restaurant, senior living, institutional, or equivalent cooking experience.
• Current state-required food safety/sanitation certification or license, as applicable.
• Knowledge of food preparation, production, menu presentation, and food delivery systems.
• Knowledge of special diets and nutritional requirements preferred.
• Understanding of applicable Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to culinary services.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English and communicate effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, guests, coworkers, and other departments.
• Dependable, organized, and able to complete assignments efficiently.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to respond to community needs and emergencies as required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, and twist occasionally and move safely throughout the kitchen.
• Medium work: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds with assistance occasionally.Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, knives, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, and griddles.
• Ability to recognize auditory signals, including kitchen timers and verbal communication in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to distinguish odors associated with food preparation, food storage, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• May be exposed to heat, steam, cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and other typical kitchen conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Seville is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.