Prestige Care - Chico

Cook - Assisted Living

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.25 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Career development opportunities
family-like work environment

Job Description

Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is a distinguished assisted living and memory care community located at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. This facility offers 51 apartments dedicated to assisted living and 16 specialized memory care units, reflecting a strong commitment to personalized, high-quality healthcare for senior residents. Since its inception, Prestige Assisted Living at Chico has earned noteworthy accolades, including the Bronze and Silver awards from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living in 2018 and 2019, respectively. The community also achieved a deficiency-free survey by the state of California, underscoring their impeccable standards in resident... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Minimum of one year cooking experience in restaurant or dietary department
  • Required state certification or food service license
  • Ability to adhere to food safety and sanitation standards
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Willingness to participate in training and team meetings

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant, hospital dietary department, or similar environment
  • General kitchen or dietary experience may be considered in lieu of direct cooking experience
  • Must have required state certification or food service license
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through education, training, and experience
  • Ability to follow safety and sanitary procedures
  • Strong commitment to core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills

Job Duties

  • Prepares, cooks, and serves food in accordance with the menu and food and nutrition standards, including presentation, taste, and texture
  • Samples food for quality assurance prior to service
  • Ensures foods are cooked and held at appropriate temperatures
  • Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process
  • Partners with supervisor to review menus and record necessary substitutions
  • Ensures that food supplies are available and prepared as needed for upcoming meals
  • Notifies supervisor of needed supplies
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area, cleaning spills and assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning
  • Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and company policy
  • Discards outdated food
  • Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature
  • Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed
  • Reports faulty equipment immediately
  • Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices
  • Assists in planning and preparing food services for special meals, events, and parties as needed
  • Assists in storing incoming food and supplies
  • Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Demonstrates core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and trust
  • Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff
  • Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents and company records
  • Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location