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Cook - Full Time

$24.5 - $30 per hour

The Terraces at Los Altos - a HumanGood community

Under general supervision, the Cook 1 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.

The Cook’s primary objective is the preparation of food items to ensure high standard of quality and quantity to meet the needs of the residents. You would be handling food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards.

TM Type: This is a Full Time Position | Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Compensation: Pay range from $24.50-$30.00/hr. based on experience 

To be successful in the role, you would have:

  • Prior culinary, food service, or restaurant experience
  • Food Handler’s certification
  • ServSafe certification (preferred)

Essential Functions:

  • 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;
  • Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements;
  • Maintains sanitary standards for the handling, transportation, and storage of food;
  • Checks and ensures that proper holding and storing temperatures are maintained;
  • Responsible for adhering to HIPAA privacy rules and company practices and procedures which require that resident identifiable health information will only be used to perform the essential functions of the job;
  • Assures electrical, gas, water and other utilities are off;
  • Attends daily production meetings and Showtime meetings as requested
  • Attends in-service training workshops and meetings as required;
  • Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community food and physical safety programs;
  • Performs other related essential duties as required.

What's in it for you? 

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day. Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
  • HSA option with employer contribution
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential.

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