Cook Cold

Belmont Village Lp; Calabasas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Lp is hiring a Cold Cook in a full-time role in Calabasas, CA. You will prepare salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, and other cold plates in a professional kitchen within a restaurant-style dining program.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months of Line Cook experience, strong knife skills, and a solid understanding of food safety. The position requires flexibility for Sundays through Thursdays and a commitment to teamwork and high standards.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume setting.
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude.
• Able to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written).
• Experience following recipes and preparing multiple menu items.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from scratch according to recipes and quality standards.
• Follow recipes, manage portions and ensure attractive presentation.
• Manage cook times while handling several orders simultaneously.
• Maintain cleanliness and order, complying with regulations and procedures.
• Keep kitchen stocked and well maintained using checklists and procedures.
• Prioritize hospitality and resident satisfaction in every interaction.

Skills

Line Cook experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Recipe following

English communication

Team oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

(Full Time) Sunday to Thursday 10:30am to 7:00pm

As a Cold Cook at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will prepare and serve high-quality cold food items for residents and guests in our restaurant-style dining program. Working in a professional commercial kitchen, you'll be responsible for preparing salads, sandwiches, appetizers, desserts, cold plates, and other menu items while maintaining the quality, freshness, and presentation standards that create an exceptional dining experience.

We're seeking dependable, team-oriented professionals who take pride in their work and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong food preparation and knife skills, experience following recipes and preparing multiple menu items, an understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, and the ability to maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked workstation while supporting the kitchen team during meal service.

WHY CULINARY PROFESSIONALS LOVE BELMONT VILLAGE

• Restaurant-Style Dining – Use your culinary talents in a hospitality-focused dining environment.

• Meaningful Guest Relationships – Build lasting connections with residents and guests while creating memorable dining experiences for familiar faces.

• Stable Schedules & Consistent Volume – Enjoy dependable schedules and consistent dining volumes in a well-established senior living community.

• Career Growth & Development – Take advantage of ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and investment in your professional growth.

• Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in exceptional hospitality and teamwork.

• Comprehensive Benefits & Stability – Join an award-winning organization that offers competitive health and wellness benefits and invests in your long-term stability.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare meals from scratch according to assigned recipe specifications and quality standards

• Follow recipes, manage portion control and ensure attractive plate presentation

• Properly manage cook times while preparing and efficiently managing several orders simultaneously

• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen ensuring compliance with regulations, policies and procedures

• Follow checklists and company procedures to ensure kitchen is stocked and well maintained at all times

• Make hospitality, customer service, and resident satisfaction your top priorities in every interaction

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude

• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English

• Minimum of 6 months Line Cook experience in a high volume restaurant setting

• Proven success with basic Culinary skills such as knife handling, accurate measurements and cooking methods

• Ability to work assigned shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of applicable post-offer pre-employment screenings, which may include a job-related background check, drug screening, physical examination, and TB testing, consistent with applicable laws.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work®since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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