Resident Dining Chef — Craft Community-Focused Meals

Atria Senior Living; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement (U.S. Based)

Location-based anniversary rewards

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team and help prepare meals for residents in a caring, community-focused setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare, plus a state-approved food handler permit where required. You will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare.
• Food handler permit as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Join the kitchen staff in preparing and cooking food for residents.
• Build positive relationships with residents, employees, and coworkers.
• Recognize that dining in a restaurant-style atmosphere can be the highlight of residents' day.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times.

Skills

Cooking

Recipe reading

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Food handler permit

Job description

Atria Senior Living is hiring a Cook to join our kitchen team and help prepare meals for residents in a caring, community-focused setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1–3 years of cook experience in hospitality or healthcare, plus a state-approved food handler permit where required. You will work in a supportive environment with opportunities for advancement and strong benefits.