Senior Living Cook - From-Scratch Menus & Flexible Shifts

Cogir-Senior-Living-2; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Pay on demand

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee assistance program

Referral program

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living in California - Manteca is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create traditional comfort foods, and seasonal menus using local ingredients.

We emphasize scratch cooking and high-quality service in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in full-service kitchens, knowledge of dietary restrictions for seniors, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School is a plus, or the equivalent of education and experience.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of a compassionate and high-performing team to redefine senior living and deliver top-level results.
• Prepare and cook meals following established menus, recipes, dietary, and sanitary guidelines.
• Set up and break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Collaborate with the dining services team to ensure timely meal service.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
• Participate in required training sessions, including food handling and safety certifications.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Follow recipes

Knife skills

Dietary knowledge

Batch cooking

Creativity in cooking

Senior living experience

Weekend/holiday availability

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school is a plus

Food Handler Card

Job description

Cogir Senior Living in California - Manteca is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents, families, and guests. You will work with the culinary director to create traditional comfort foods, and seasonal menus using local ingredients.

We emphasize scratch cooking and high-quality service in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year in full-service kitchens, knowledge of dietary restrictions for seniors, and the ability to