Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.50
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
EAP
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Trio-Community Meals is a division dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of the community through high-quality meal services in senior living, hospital, and care facilities. As part of a larger network under Elior North America, Trio is committed to making a meaningful impact by providing nutritious and delicious community meals that enhance the well-being of its clients. Working within this compassionate and service-oriented company allows employees to directly contribute to the health and comfort of those in need, fostering a deep sense of fulfillment and community connection. Elior North America supports an inclusive workplace, actively promoting diversity and growth opportunities for all employees across its brands and operational units.

The role of Cook within Trio-Community Meals in San Diego, California, offers a full-time, onsite opportunity to join a motivated and energetic kitchen team. This position focuses on preparing and cooking delicious meals in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment where quality and scratch cooking are priorities. The ideal candidate should bring at least one year of culinary experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of culinary methods and standards, food preparation techniques, and kitchen safety protocols. The position demands excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and presentation standards.

In this role, cooks will be responsible for quality and portion control, food preparation, creative food presentation, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization. They must ensure food is stored properly and adhere strictly to safe food handling policies, procedures, and recipes. This job offers a competitive wage of $22.50 per hour and provides an array of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement for full-time employees.

Joining Trio-Community Meals means becoming part of a company that values personal growth and professional development, providing employees with a supportive work environment that encourages skill enhancement and career advancement. The company is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce and equal opportunity employment, making it an attractive choice for culinary professionals looking for a meaningful and rewarding career in community meal service.

Job Requirements

  • At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
  • working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards
  • excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
  • ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items
  • customer service experience is required

Job Qualifications

  • At least one years' prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
  • working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards
  • excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
  • ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items
  • customer service experience is required

Job Duties

  • Quality and portion control
  • food preparation
  • creative food presentation
  • maintaining kitchen
  • ensuring food is stored properly
  • following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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