Part-Time Cook

Part-Time CookCalabasas, CaliforniaJoin Silverado Calabasas, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.We're hiring Cooks - skilled culinary professionals who help create nourishing, delicious meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. This role blends food preparation, creativity, and a heart for hospitality.Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!You lead with care, consistency, and integrity. You're dependable, eager to learn, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You're passionate about supporting others with respect and compassion.What You'll Be Doing:Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needsEnsure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food itemsModify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirementsMaintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchenPerform other duties as needed to support the culinary teamQualifications:High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent requiredMinimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking (grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, baking)Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental HealthKnowledge of food safety regulationsEffective communicator in verbal and written EnglishAbility to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutionsWillingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementiaActive role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standardsComfortable working around animals and petsWhy Choose Silverado?Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™Certified Great Place to Work®Paid training and strong internal mobilitySchedule: Part-time, PM shift, Saturday - Monday 9:30am - 6:00pmAnticipated pay range$20 - $23 USDSilverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:401(k) matchingHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid time offTuition reimbursement and professional development assistanceReferral programOther amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role.California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable). Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.EOE/M/F/D/V