Full-Time Cook

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) invites applications for a Cook in a senior living community. You will prepare nutritious meals for older adults, following planned menus and recipes while meeting dietary and texture-modified needs.

The role requires attention to food safety, teamwork, and compassionate care. Join a facility-focused kitchen where you will prepare ingredients, cook, portion meals, and keep a clean, safe environment while collaborating closely with dietary and care

Qualifications

• Experience in line or batch cooking.
• Attention to detail and food safety standards.
• Compassion for seniors and understanding of special dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned menus and recipes to prepare meals.
• Ensure proper food handling and meet dietary and texture-modified needs.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and portion meals appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Job description

Role

Cook in a senior living community, responsible for preparing nutritious meals for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Follow planned menus and recipes to prepare meals.
• Ensure proper food handling and meet dietary and texture-modified needs.
• Prepare ingredients, cook, and portion meals appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with dietary and care teams to meet residents' nutritional needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in line or batch cooking.
• Attention to detail and food safety standards.
• Compassion for seniors and understanding of special dietary requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.