Under general supervision, the Cook primary objective is the preparation of food items to ensure high standard of quality and quantity to meet the needs of the residents for the Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and Health Center Dining Room. Handles food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards. As a representative and team member of dining services, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction in the dining department

Full-time

Shifts: 4:30 AM-12:30 PM and 10:15 AM-6:15 PM- Must have availability for weekends and Holidays

Pay: $18-21, DOE

Work Duties

• Prepares food, including but not limited to: washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning;
• Cooks food including: baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking;
• Prepare food for booked catering events;
• Provides meals that are properly cooked, tasty, and attractive meeting high standards for quality and presentation and ensuring dietary needs are met;
• Tastes food before serving and provides attractive and appropriate garnishes for food plates;
• Takes stock to ensure appropriate quality and quantity for meal preparation;
• Ensures cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Education –

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some culinary schooling preferred

Experience/Training –

• 0-3 years of related work experience
• Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations –

• ServSafe certification and/or Food Handlers Certification or enrollment in the certification course preferred.

What's in it for you! 

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

Full-Time Team Members:

• 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service)
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• $25 per line Cell Phone Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program
• Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org

Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members:

• Medical benefits starts the 1st of the month following your start date
• Matching 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $25 per line Cell Phone Plan