Culinary Services Team Member

Greencroft Communities; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer  

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Greencroft Communities in Walnut Hills is seeking Culinary Services team members to prepare and serve nutritious meals for older adults. Positions include Aides and Cooks, with training and support provided to help you succeed.

Whether you have professional kitchen experience or are new to the field, you will join a team dedicated to quality dining experiences in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or kitchen preferred.
• Able to follow recipes and established procedures.
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and quality standards.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including washing and cutting produce and preparing salads and desserts.
• Help accommodate special and therapeutic dietary needs.
• Assist with meal setup, service, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment.
• Wash, clean, and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, equipment, and work areas.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and dining areas.
• Receive, organize, stock, and store food and kitchen supplies.
• Transport items throughout the community as needed.
• Follow food safety and workplace safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with team members to ensure timely service.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and guests.
• Perform other duties to support the Culinary Services team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Following recipes

Detail-oriented

Service-minded

Job description

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Pay: $13.44–$19.82 per hour, based on position and experience
Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities | Morning & Afternoon Shifts | Rotating Weekends

Join Our Culinary Services Team

Are you dependable, enjoy working with others, and take pride in doing a job that makes a difference?

Walnut Hills, part of Greencroft Communities, is looking for Culinary Services Aides and Cooks to join our Culinary Services team. Our culinary team helps provide nutritious meals, clean and welcoming dining spaces, and positive dining experiences for the older adults who call our community home.

Whether you have professional kitchen experience or are looking for an opportunity to learn new skills, we provide training and support to help you succeed.

What You'll Do

Depending on your role and experience, your responsibilities may include:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and established quality standards.
• Assist with basic food preparation, including washing and cutting produce, preparing salads, desserts, and other food items.
• Help accommodate special and therapeutic dietary needs according to established instructions.
• Assist with meal setup, service, and maintaining a welcoming dining environment.
• Wash, clean, and sanitize dishes, utensils, cookware, equipment, and work areas.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked kitchen and dining areas.
• Receive, organize, stock, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
• Transport food, dishes, carts, and supplies throughout the community as needed.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-prevention, and workplace safety procedures.
• Work cooperatively with culinary and dining team members to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to residents and guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Culinary Services team.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for team members who are:

• Comfortable working in an active, fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to follow recipes, instructions, and established procedures.
• Team-oriented with good communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to cleanliness and safety.
• Positive, helpful, and service-minded.
• Interested in serving older adults and contributing to their quality of life.

Benefits for Eligible Employees

Eligible employees have access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

At Walnut Hills, food is about more than a meal. It's an opportunity to provide comfort, connection, and quality of life.