Senior Living Kitchen Cook - Nourish & Serve with Heart

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HRA funded by employer

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

401(k) with employer contributions

Job summary

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community in Escondido, CA seeks a full-time kitchen team member to prepare meals for residents and support dining service with a focus on nutrition, flavor, and service.

Five days per week, 9:00 am–5:00 pm or 10:30 am–7:30 pm, with holiday availability. Prior professional cooking experience is required and standard screenings and background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Prior professional cooking experience is required.
• Must be able to pass fingerprint background check (Livescan).
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. and stand for long periods.
• Willing to work holidays.
• Ability to pass health screening, TB test, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for residents with attention to nutrition and presentation.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Support dining service during meal periods.

Skills

Cooking

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Punctuality

Job description

Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community in Escondido, CA seeks a full-time kitchen team member to prepare meals for residents and support dining service with a focus on nutrition, flavor, and service.

Five days per week, 9:00 am–5:00 pm or 10:30 am–7:30 pm, with holiday availability. Prior professional cooking experience is required and standard screenings and background checks are mandatory.