Cook- TEMPORARY

Savant Senior Living; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with discretionary match

Paid Time Off

Vision Plan

Pet Insurance discount

Job summary

Savant of Arcadia is seeking a Cook to prepare appealing, heart-healthy meals for residents, families and guests. This role reports to the Director of Dining Services and requires teamwork and a dedication to high standards of sanitation and service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of kitchen experience, and proficiency in English. First Aid certification may be required. Benefits include medical/dental/vision and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least two years’ experience with food preparation, kitchen safety sanitation, and menu planning in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
• Speak, read, and understand English.
• Read and follow instructions, recipes, menus and food labels correctly.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare appealing, nutritious meals for residents, families and guests.
• Ensure heart-healthy and high-quality meals and proper portion control.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards and assist with menu planning.
• Report to the Director of Dining Services and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Menu planning

English proficiency

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Savant of Arcadia is looking to hire a Cook! Come join our amazing team!

Our Mission:

Our mission is to enhance the lives of our senior residents by providing exceptional care, engaging programs, and promoting their physical and mental health. We strive to create a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment that feels like family for the individuals we serve and employ.

We would love to hear from you if you can answer YES to the below questions.

• Are you a team player?
• Can you be committed to our mission?
• Do you have a passion for senior care?

About our team:

• A talented and motivated group that shares a passion for senior care
• Outstanding leadership support
• Culture of creating a safe, comfortable, and inclusive work environment

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, the Cook is responsible for providing & preparing appealing, nutritious, heart-healthy, tasteful and fresh meals for residents, prospective residents, families and guests

Must haves:

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent certificate
• At least two years’ experience with food preparation, food purchasing, kitchen safety sanitation, and menu preparation in a restaurant, health care facility, or institution.
• Speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Read and follow instructions, recipe books, menus, and food labels correctly.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to work well with all people, particularly the elderly.
• May be required to hold valid First Aid Certification.

Would be great:

• Experience working in the senior care industry

What we offer

• Great benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k(up to 3% discretionary match after 1 year of service)
• Paid Time Off (one week to start and 2 weeks after one year of service)

BENEFITS:

• Vision Plan
• Health Insurance
• Critical Illness and
• 40 1(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• H ealth and Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending (FSAs)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Spot Pet Insurance – up to 20% discount for employees

Pay rate $22.00 -24.50 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race,

information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and

will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.