Senior Living Cook — Nutritious Menus & Dietary Care

Escondido Senior Living; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Escondido Senior Living in Escondido, CA is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary department. You will design nutritious menus, prepare meals from recipes, and ensure high presentation standards for our residents.

You’ll collaborate with dietary staff to meet restrictions such as low sodium or diabetic-friendly diets, maintain strict food safety, and continuously develop flavorful, appealing dishes. Thursday to Saturday, 10:00am–6:30pm shifts, weekends required.

Qualifications

• Design nutritious menus for senior residents.
• Prepare meals according to recipes with quality and presentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients and flavors.
• Innovate and create new dishes for variety and excitement.
• Collaborate with dietary staff to meet restrictions (low sodium, diabetic-friendly, textures).
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines and monitor temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan nutritious and well-balanced menus suitable for senior residents, considering their dietary needs and preferences.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of various cooking techniques, ingredients, and flavors.
• Innovate and create new dishes to provide variety and excitement for our residents.
• Collaborate with dietary staff and healthcare professionals to ensure meals meet specific dietary restrictions, including low sodium, diabetic-friendly, and modified textures as required.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines. Ensure proper storage, handling, and preparation of food items. Monitor and record food temperatures regularly.

Skills

Menu planning

Culinary expertise

Food safety

Volume cooking

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma

Culinary school (advantage)

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Escondido Senior Living in Escondido, CA is seeking a Cook to join our Culinary department. You will design nutritious menus, prepare meals from recipes, and ensure high presentation standards for our residents.

You’ll collaborate with dietary staff to meet restrictions such as low sodium or diabetic-friendly diets, maintain strict food safety, and continuously develop flavorful, appealing dishes. Thursday to Saturday, 10:00am–6:30pm shifts, weekends required.