COOK - FULL TIME / ON-CALL

ACC Senior Services

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 26,174 - 28,929

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Employee Meal Options

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A senior care provider in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare and serve meals, ensuring quality and safety. The ideal candidate has culinary experience and strong prep skills, with a requirement to work weekends. This role includes benefits such as medical and paid time off, and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED required.
Culinary background with a minimum of two years’ recent commercial kitchen experience.
Must obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Prepares resident meals including special diets.
Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals.
Cleans cooking utensils and kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary background

Strong prep skills

Knowledge of various cuisines

Ability to work weekends

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Food preparation equipment

Job description

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Description

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Job Posting Date(s): 03/25/2025

ACC Senior Services is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home and the care of family.

Pay Range: $19-21/HR

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Paid Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Program
Employee Meal Options
Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Program

Job Summary

The Cook prepares resident meals including special diets, according to physician orders and quality guidelines. This is a full‑time, hourly position.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals through quality, quantity, and presentation.
Ensures all safety procedures are followed in the preparation of meals, including following prescribed meal diet orders for Maple Tree Village residents.
Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special diet meals for residents.
Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet.
Uses steam table to maintain meals at proper temperatures before they are served.
Cleans cooking utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen areas according to schedules and prescribed methods; makes appropriate notations of food exchanges on daily menus.

Qualifications

High school graduate or GED required.
Culinary background with a minimum of two years’ recent commercial kitchen experience (e.g., restaurant, skilled nursing, assisted/independent living).
Strong prep skills; knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation with scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables.
Varied styles of cuisines are a plus.
Must obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to work weekends.

Seniority level