Culinary Assistant/Cook Full Time

Cook's Assistant

Do you enjoy spending time in the kitchen? We are looking for the right person to assist our Chef, Sous Chef and cooks with the preparation and presentation of the culinary program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so. We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Cook's Assistant to join our team. Come help us create an environment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in a gracious, homelike setting. This position may be fulltime or parttime and includes assisting in our kitchen with food prep, cooking, serving, sanitization tasks, kitchen laundry, and interacting with our residents.

This can be a great opportunity for those individuals that have a passion for food and are looking for a new industry with an exciting career path. If you want to become a chef or want to grow your career in seniors housing, this is a great option for you. Basic culinary skills and comfortability being in the kitchen

Ability to operate different types of kitchen equipment

Comfortability to interact with residents that have varying levels of physical and cognitive abilities

Able to take direction and coaching from others

Team player with ability to develop strong working relationships along with customer service focus

Ability to adapt/respond quickly to the needs and preferences of our residents

An understanding or the willingness to gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help residents with dementia still live with purpose

Experiences where you have worked in a culinary environment

Past roles in which you have been tasked with providing excellent customer service

Previous service-based positions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels

Prior volunteer work or other work with vulnerable groups of people

Experience in the kitchen

Willingness to learn how to work in a healthcare/assisted living environment

Ability to pass criminal record/background check

Our compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing, tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this position is $17.00 to 19.00 per hour. Prior experience in culinary is preferred. A passion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential job qualifications. We are a healthcare company and being vaccinated against COVID-19 is preferred.