Cook III [Lead Cook]

Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Stable, upscale senior living / retire

Full benefits package

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance / education reimbur

On-demand pay (daily pay access)

Job summary

Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton is seeking an experienced Cook III / Lead Cook to join our senior living community culinary team. This full-time role requires leadership, food preparation expertise, and the ability to manage kitchen operations for a high-quality dining program.

You will prepare a wide range of menu items, lead line cooks, and coordinate with service hours while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet
• Culinary education preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all food items per standardized recipes to include soups, stocks, sauces, braises and roasts, plus fries, steams, grills and bakes
• Prepare meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other items; ensure quality
• Assist in food prep for special functions, banquets, holidays and events
• Stock and maintain adequate levels of food at line stations for smooth service
• Plan production to coordinate with meal serving hours and ensure quality, temperature and appearance
• Follow safety procedures with equipment and sanitation standards
• Maintain plate presentation and consistency in food quality

Skills

Leadership

Food preparation

Multitasking

Communication in English

Education

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Location: Stoneridge Creek
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week w. 2 days off
Shifts: Mon- Sat.11:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun 7:30am-4:00pm (varied schedule, weekends and holidays required)

Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour + bonuses + annual pay increases

We are hiring an experienced Cook III / Lead Cook to join our senior living community culinary team. This role is ideal for a lead line cook, kitchen lead, or experienced cook with strong food preparation, leadership, and kitchen operations experience.

• Competitive hourly pay + performance bonuses
• Career growth opportunities in hospitality, dining services, and culinary leadership
• Work in a stable, upscale senior living / retirement community
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance / education reimbursement
• On-demand pay (daily pay access)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cook III is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for preparing and serving all food items per standardized recipes to include, but not limited to: soups, stocks, sauces, boils, braises and roasts items as well as fries, steams, grills and bakes.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables and other food items for cooking, assume 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Assist in food prep assignments for special functions, banquets, holidays and special events.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus. Ensures that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Follows proper plate presentation and assure quality control and consistency on food.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by other Chef's dining room supervisor and or manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance. Some knowledge of nutrition and diet
• Culinary education preferred

CRITICAL FUNCTION:

This position is essential to the safety of our residents and staff; and to the operation and function of the community. Employee may be recalled to report to work for an emergency, unusual occurrence, resident care need, visit from regulatory/governing agencies or any other event deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Administrator, and designee.

What you will bring:

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

Ability to multitask, work on projects while answering phone and greeting visitors.

Must display a friendly, courteous and helpful attitude toward the residents and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively in English. Able to perform simple mathematics and basic knowledge of computer programs.

High School graduate. General office and heavy phone experience preferred.

Legally Authorized to work in the United States

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.