Senior Living Cook — Create Delightful Meals Daily

Atria Senior Living; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our Palm Desert community in California. You will work with a dedicated team to prepare meals for residents, encourage positive relationships, and ensure dining is a highlight of each resident’s day.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe kitchen, following recipes, schedules, and logs, and aligning with state requirements for food handling. Competitive benefits are included with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of cook experience in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food handlers permit

Job description

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Cook for our Palm Desert community in California. You will work with a dedicated team to prepare meals for residents, encourage positive relationships, and ensure dining is a highlight of each resident’s day.

The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe kitchen, following recipes, schedules, and logs, and aligning with state requirements for food handling. Competitive benefits are included with full-time employment.