Lead Cook (Full Time)

Make a Real Difference, Every Single Day As a nonprofit leader in aging, Eskaton helps people live well, longer — with trusted guidance at every stage. For over 55 years, Eskaton has been a cornerstone of Northern California, growing a network of 23 communities dedicated to older adults and the people who care for them. You're stepping into a career where your work creates a real impact on people's daily lives and strengthening the communities we call home. We know that to take great care of our residents, we must take great care of you. Financial Security: Competitive pay and a 401K matching program to help you plan for your own future. ~ A Place Where You Belong: We celebrate diversity and equity across the entire aging spectrum, ensuring every team member feels seen and valued. Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working and Supervising. Is responsible for all kitchen activities in the absence of Manager/Director. Assists in training of food service personnel as directed. Assists in the scheduling, cleaning and maintaining of kitchen facility and equipment according to schedules, and procedures. Prepares and cooks meals according to recipes and menus, food production methods, regulatory requirements and therapeutic diet orders, ensuring palatability and quality. Practices and applies portion control of all diets during preparation and service while supervising kitchen staff during meal service. Makes appropriate notations of food substitutions on daily menus and communicates to Manager/Manager on Duty. Assists in inventory, ordering, rotation and maintaining of foods in all storage areas. Familiar with food service disaster plan. Fully complies with all provisions in Eskaton’s Corporate Compliance Policy and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Maintains attendance as outlined in Eskaton policy. Follows required dress code and Eskaton’s Community Appearance Standards. Maintains a professional image to the public and residents. Starting pay ranges from $21.65 per hour - $ 26.00 per hour. Factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, job-related skills, internal equity, and market considerations may influence base pay. High school graduate or GED. Training and Experience: Previous Food Service Experience Preferred. Serve Safe Certification Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.