Cook - Varied Shifts

Eskaton; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused nonprofit as a Cook, where you will prepare and serve delicious meals for seniors in a welcoming environment. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on the lives of residents while enjoying a collaborative team culture. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of food and maintaining a clean kitchen. With a starting salary ranging from $18.75 to $22.96 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their culinary career. Experience the joy of working in a place where age is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

Same-Day Pay Option

Free Meals

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of cooking experience required.
• Serve Safe Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals ensuring quality and satisfaction.
• Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Manager.

Skills

Food Handling

Meal Preparation

Presentation Skills

Knowledge of Cooking Techniques

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Certification

Job description

*** $1,500 Sign-On Bonus! Some restrictions apply ***

Certified in 2022 as “A Great Place to Work,” Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider that has proudly served older adults for over 50 years. With dozens of communities throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great place to join and build a solid career. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, Eskaton employees have the opportunity to make a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.

At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.

Our Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Wellness programs upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off programs
• Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
• Same-day pay option available
• Free meals at communities

This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.

The starting salary for this position ranges from $18.75 to $22.96/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

Position Summary:

The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for the residents, cooking a variety of foods that ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, and maintaining cleanliness of the food services area. The Cook supervises the kitchen staff in the absence of the Manager or Lead Cook.

Eskaton Gold River is a picturesque senior living community consisting of 55 assisted living units, 23 memory care units, and 17 pre-memory care units. The Gold River staff focuses on wellness, nutrition, and socialization to enhance the life experience of each resident. Many members of our team have been with us for more than eight years and are part of the tight-knit community that residents enjoy. Eskaton’s dietary department offers desirable shifts on a regular weekly schedule, and our teams work together to prepare and serve gourmet meals for our residents in a collaborative, welcoming, and positive environment. Our dietary staff also get to enjoy their evenings as shifts are finished by 8:00 PM.

We invite you to see why we believe age is beautiful.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school graduate or GED.

Training and Experience:

Must have one to two years of recent experience as a cook. Serve Safe Certification.

Job Knowledge:

Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test the quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entree preparation, including scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches, and vegetables.

The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post-offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test, and health screen.

Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

About the company

As a community-based nonprofit, Eskaton exists solely to fulfill its mission of enhancing the quality of life of seniors.