Cook**Urgent Need**

Pay: $24 - $26 per hour

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Our team of passionate professionals enhances the lives of seniors in our community every day. Our campus and natural setting reflect our residents' love of southern California. You will not find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors are not visiting other parts of the world, you will find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. 0 employee cost share for medical insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• PTO and paid holidays
• High school graduate

Minimum of 2 years production kitchen experience, with 1-year minimum food preparation experience

Ability to speak, read and write English

Basic cooking skills and creative food presentation skills required

The Entree Cook will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while ensuring all food production runs smoothly. Follows safe food handling practices and maintains all food storage and sanitation standards. The Entree Cook presents high-quality dishes for our residents and catered events, overseeing daily kitchen operations to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Review daily menus and work assignments to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Set up all food stations before service, ensuring proper food temperatures before and during meals.

Portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to established guidelines and maintain portion control throughout service.

Follow closing procedures to maintain sanitation, food safety, and secure storage practices.

Properly label, date, store, and utilize leftover food appropriately.

Monitor and report any safety, sanitation, or food-handling concerns immediately.

Follow the daily sanitation schedule and oversee cleaning tasks completed by staff.

Adhere to all departmental and facility policies and procedures.

Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.

Foster positive interactions with residents, co-workers, and the production team.

When you enter a community managed by Life Care Services, you'll immediately feel the warmth of our Hospitality Promises:

# All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some roles within our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.