Gourmet Entree Cook - Elevate Senior Living Dining

Brandon Wilde; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 employee cost share for medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

Employee appreciation bonus

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403 (b) retirement plan with employer"

Tuition reimbursement program

PTO and paid holidays

Pet insurance

AFLAC

Monthly employee engagement activities

Engaging and fun work environment

Job summary

Casa de las Campanas seeks an Entree Cook to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents and events. You will follow production guides, maintain sanitation standards, and deliver high-quality dishes under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role requires at least 2 years in a production kitchen with 1 year of food prep experience, plus solid English communication and creative presentation skills. This is a varied schedule in a resort-style senior living campus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years production kitchen experience, with 1-year minimum food preparation experience.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Basic cooking skills and creative food presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review daily menus and work assignments to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Prepare entrées, soups, and modified diets following standardized recipes and production methods.
• Set up all food stations before service, ensuring proper food temperatures before and during meals.
• Portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to established guidelines and maintain portion control throughout service.
• Taste and adjust dishes as needed to enhance flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Follow closing procedures to maintain sanitation, food safety, and secure storage practices.
• Properly label, date, store, and utilize leftover food appropriately.
• Make menu substitutions when necessary and communicate changes to staff.
• Monitor and report any safety, sanitation, or food-handling concerns immediately.Follow the daily sanitation schedule and oversee cleaning tasks completed by staff.
• Adhere to all departmental and facility policies and procedures.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Foster positive interactions with residents, co-workers, and the production team.
• Work collaboratively and adapt to changes in a professional manner, even under time constraints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Food presentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Casa de las Campanas seeks an Entree Cook to prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents and events. You will follow production guides, maintain sanitation standards, and deliver high-quality dishes under the direction of the Executive Chef.

The role requires at least 2 years in a production kitchen with 1 year of food prep experience, plus solid English communication and creative presentation skills. This is a varied schedule in a resort-style senior living campus.