Cook Full Time

The Artesian of Ojai; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living community in Ojai seeks a Cook to prepare delicious meals and oversee dining services. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cooking experience and a passion for providing excellent service to residents. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of previous cooking experience.
• Possibly hold valid First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, and complete menu meals on time.
• Support the mission through positive communication.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with elderly residents.

Skills

Knowledge of sanitation procedures

Ability to work under pressure

Promote teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Must have 1 year previous cooking experience to be qualified for this position.

The Artesian builds and operates an outstanding assisted living/memory care community by focusing on the needs and desires of our community members, their families, friends, staff, and the community at large. Our goal is to help our community members grow and strengthen their support network, gaining a greater sense of purpose and belonging.

The food we eat is a fundamental part of enjoying life, which is why the Cook is a vital role in any Artesian Living Community. As a Cook, you will ensure that residents receive delicious, well-prepared meals from the freshest ingredients to support an active and healthy lifestyle.

Job Summary:

Provide supervision and direction for dining services, catering, the dining room, and room service programs. The Cook is responsible for delivering these services in a manner that exceeds residents' expectations and contributes to the community's revenue.

Schedule:

10:30am - 7pm, Tuesday - Saturday

Pay Rate:

$20 - $21 an hour depending on experience

Job Duties (Essential Functions):

• Support the mission, vision, and culture through positive communication and leadership.
• Foster community relationships through cooperation and professionalism with residents, families, staff, physicians, pharmacies, and vendors.
• Contribute to team efforts by being flexible, supportive, proactive, and understanding how your role complements others.
• Prepare salads, desserts, and complete menu meals on time without supervision.
• Read, interpret, and follow production sheets.
• Operate kitchen equipment and dishwashers safely.
• Clean and sanitize ovens, grills, workspaces, and utensils.
• Check delivered food orders against invoices.
• Maintain an appropriate work pace and punctuality.
• Possibly hold a valid First Aid Certification.
• Follow instructions, recipes, menus, and labels accurately.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with elderly residents.
• Assist other staff as needed.
• A complete job description is available upon request.

Job Specifications (Skills):

• At least 1 year of previous cooking experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Possibly hold valid First Aid Certification.

Effort:

• Maintain alertness, attention, and concentration.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Adapt to standards and tolerances.
• Stand, sit, talk, listen for extended periods.
• Lift and push up to 50 pounds, frequently bend and stoop.
• Have adequate vision and physical stamina.

Working Conditions:

• Willing to work evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
• Work environment is moderate to noisy.
• Handle heat from cooking and cold from freezers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8-hour day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Ojai, CA 93023 (Required)

Work Location: In person