Memory Care Cook: Nourish & Delight Residents

Socket.dev; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Silverado Newport Mesa, a memory care leader in California, seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals that meet dietary needs and nutritional requirements for residents. You will ensure quality, presentation, and timely service while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassion for residents with dementia. Benefits include paid training and opportunities for internal mobility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or educational equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking (grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, baking).
• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English.
• Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutions.
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
• Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
• Comfortable working around animals and pets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items.
• Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team.

Skills

Food preparation

English communication

Reading menus

Dietary modifications

Safety standards

Mobility for physical tasks up to 50 I

Team orientation

Dementia care awareness

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Silverado Newport Mesa, a memory care leader in California, seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals that meet dietary needs and nutritional requirements for residents. You will ensure quality, presentation, and timely service while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and compassion for residents with dementia. Benefits include paid training and opportunities for internal mobility.