What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook Full Time position at Palmilla Senior Living?
Job Description
Forefront Healthcare is seeking **Full-Time Cooks** to elevate the dining experience for residents. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer
The **Cook** is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents while following established recipes, food safety standards, and portion control procedures. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team.
**Essential Functions**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. These may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
**Qualifications**
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Forefront Healthcare is seeking **Full-Time Cooks** to elevate the dining experience for residents. If you have a passion for cooking and want to make a meaningful impact every day, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What We Offer
- **Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits**
- **Company-Provided Life Insurance**
- **Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays**
- **Onsite & Discounted Childcare**
- **Pharmacy Benefits**
- **Employee Assistance Program**
- **Referral Program**
The **Cook** is responsible for preparing nutritious and appetizing meals for residents while following established recipes, food safety standards, and portion control procedures. This role requires the ability to work in a high-pressure environment, both independently and as part of a team.
**Essential Functions**
- Prepare meals according to planned menus and standardized recipes.
- Serve food following established portion control procedures.
- Ensure food is cooked at proper temperatures and complete required checklists and logs.
- Assist with inventory management and receiving deliveries.
- Work with the **Executive Chef/Chef Manager** to coordinate menus and special requests.
- Adapt schedule when necessary to accommodate urgent situations.
- Follow all **safe food handling procedures** , including proper glove use.
- Perform daily and scheduled cleaning tasks according to company policies.
- Adhere to **therapeutic and mechanically altered diet guidelines** as required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. These may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
**Qualifications**
- **1 year of cooking experience**
- Fluent in **English (reading, writing, and speaking)**
- Strong **communication skills** across all levels of the organization
- Passion for working with **geriatric residents** and understanding their special needs
- Ability to **follow directions, multi-task, and work collaboratively** as part of a team
- **ServSafe certification is desirable**
- **High school diploma or GED**
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong team player
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
- Must be able to lift up to **50 pounds**
- Pay:** $16/hour to start
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $16
