Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.65 - $25.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
Life insurance
wellness programs
Employee assistance program
401k retirement program
Paid Time Off
voluntary benefits
Supplemental Insurance
Job Description
Eskaton is a well-established nonprofit senior services provider dedicated to serving Northern California's older adult community for over 55 years. As an organization, Eskaton operates more than 25 communities and service programs throughout Northern California, making it a leading entity in elder care and support. Eskaton is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity and equity are valued, and everyone who lives and works with the organization feels a sense of belonging and community. This nonprofit prides itself on not only delivering quality services to seniors but also prioritizing the financial security, health, and well-being of its team members.... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- one to two years recent experience as a cook
- Serve Safe Certification
- must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation
- must have the ability to present foods attractively and test quality by taste and smell
- must pass post offer, pre-employment testing including criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen
- must sign arbitration agreement as a condition of employment
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED
- one to two years recent experience as a cook
- Serve Safe Certification
- knowledge of safe food handling and preparation
- knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse
- ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner
- ability to test quality of food by taste and smell
- broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation
- broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces, gravies, starches and vegetables
Job Duties
- Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working
- responsible for all kitchen activities in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Manager or Lead Cook
- prepares and cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets
- measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements
- practices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets
- performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen community and equipment according to schedules and procedures, maintains logs
- communicates changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor
- ensures proper labeling, dating and rotation of foods in all storage areas
- works in accordance with safety guidelines established by the community with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices
- familiar with food service disaster plan
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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