Cook

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!


This is a Full - Time position with an anticipated 40 working hours a week

Job Summary: Responsible for the preparation of food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and special functions. Coordinates the preparation and serving of meals in a manner that is flavorful, attractive, accurate, and safe (free from contamination or spoilage).


Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with, be interested in, and have compassion for the elderly.
• Must have a general understanding of State and County Health Department regulations, Title 22 and OBRA.
• Must possess organizational skills sufficient enough to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and to maintain professional composure under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to read recipes, menus and production sheets.
• Must understand therapeutic diets and be able to prepare foods to meet the needs of a variety of different diets.
• Must be able to operate food service equipment.
• Must know basic food preparation techniques, including receiving, identifying, storage, preparation, and holding of food items.
• Must know HACCP Food Safety Guidelines, i.e., proper food temperatures, contamination vs. spoilage, cross-contamination, potentially hazardous foods, personal hygiene, etc.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform simple calculations and adjust standardized recipes.
• Must be able to organize and perform several preparation procedures at the same time, i.e., different menus for different places at different times.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read, write, understand and speak in English.
• Position requires a minimum of two years of experience as a cook in a skilled or institutional food service facility.

Physical Requirements:

• Work hours may require schedule flexibility (early AM shifts starting at 5:00 AM).
• Must be able to lift and carry light objects and to push or pull objects of 50 pounds or less.
• Frequently stands, walks, kneels, twisting upper body, object manipulation, loading and unloading food supplies, handling bulk food items, lifting, pushing and pulling equipment.
• Visually needs to identify objects at a distance of 20 feet and read fine print and discriminate color.
• Frequently will be required to hear normal sounds where there is background noise.

St. Paul's Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life
• Same day pay available!
• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
• Paid Sick Time
• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• 403(b) with match
• Child care available
• Employee referral bonuses
• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!


At St. Paul's Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!


St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

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St. Paul's Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer