Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ No Late Nights, Sign on Bonus

MorningStar Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in San Jose seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role emphasizes quality food preparation in a supportive environment, adhering to dietary guidelines and regulations. Join a team that values love, kindness, and respect while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Health insurance: medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with matching

Paid sick, vacation, and birthday leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free shift meal

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and cook large quantities.
• Aware of special diets and cooking times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, season, and serve meals.
• Follow meal schedules and standard recipes.
• Ensure food quality and appearance.

Skills

Food Handling

Cooking

Seasoning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cook ~ Senior Living Community ~ No Late Nights, Sign on Bonus

Job Category: Culinary

Requisition Number: COOKS047176

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• Posted: May 9, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Cook - Sign On Bonus - $1,500 ($750 after three months; $750 after six months)

Pay Rate: $27.00

Non-exempt

• Full time, including at least one weekend day

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At MorningStar Senior Living, we emphasize culture. Without a transformative culture, we cannot elevate and celebrate the lives of our resident-heroes or be changed for the better ourselves. We seek individuals with great hearts who care and want to do meaningful work. We believe the most satisfying life is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership.

Job Summary

The cook is responsible for preparing, cooking, seasoning, and serving attractive, nutritious, and balanced meals, including meat, fish, fowl, vegetables, fruits, soups, salads, desserts, breads, and pastries, as specified by the menus. The role involves carrying out duties in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as company policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance: medical, dental, vision
• Other insurance: life, disability, accident, critical illness
• 401(k) plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation, and birthday leave
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Charitable and philanthropic activities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free shift meal

Position Overview

• Handle and prepare palatable, attractive food
• Follow meal schedules and standard recipes
• Make independent decisions based on experience
• Understand proper food handling and hazards
• Know seasoning and cooking times
• Be familiar with various cuts of meats, fish, and fowl
• Estimate quantities and monitor portion control
• Prepare ingredients: peel, wash, trim, cut vegetables and fruits; de-bone and trim meats, fish, and fowl
• Taste, smell, and observe food for quality and appearance
• Serve food according to dietary guidelines, checking for completeness and accuracy
• Cook using baking, roasting, stewing, steaming; make gravies, stocks, sauces, and soups
• Prepare cold dishes and beverages

Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.

Education: High school diploma preferred; minimum ability to read and write English.

Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare dietary department preferred.

Job Knowledge: Ability to prepare and cook large quantities, aware of special diets, seasoning, cooking times, temperature controls, and waste management.

Note: Team members scheduled for 24+ hours/week are eligible for benefits, as are their families.

EEO

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Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be notified of rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Department of Labor's "Know Your Rights" notice.