Full Time Line Cook

Brandon Wilde; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Moldaw Residences is seeking a hospitality-focused Line Cook in Palo Alto, California. The role involves hands-on cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department, where maintaining cleanliness and quality standards is paramount.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, with a culinary degree preferred, and at least one year of cooking experience in restaurant or senior living settings. Join us to contribute to a senior living environment that prioritizes exceptional food service.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a restaurant or senior living as a cook.
• Knowledge in cooking preparation and production standards.
• Ability to manage cleanliness and sanitation in food service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain community standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Prepare meals according to nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Assist in serving meals and washing kitchenware.

Skills

Cooking preparation and production

Cleanliness and sanitation

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

When you work at Moldaw Residences, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Moldaw Residences is recruiting for a hospitality focused Line Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for full‑scope, hands‑on production cooking in the Community Culinary Services Department. It is responsible for maintaining a superior level of quality service and cleanliness at all times.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organization.
• Responsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all times.
• Produce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and Procedure.
• Exhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and production.
• Assist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessary.
• Visit residents periodically to evaluate food service such as quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance; and conduct evaluations to make revisions in operations / procedures to promote improved food service.
• Represent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environment.
• Support creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top‑line revenue and occupancy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent cooking experience

EEO Employer

Schedule: 11:30AM-8:00PM

Pay Range: $21-$22.50 DOE Plus Annual Bonus