Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.65 - $25.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
401K retirement fund matching program
competitive pay
comprehensive benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Eskaton is a well-established nonprofit senior services provider that has been serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With an expansive network of more than 25 communities and services throughout the region, Eskaton is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through compassionate care, supportive programming, and quality living environments. The organization places a strong emphasis on fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and belonging for everyone who lives and works in the Eskaton community. This commitment ensures a respectful and welcoming atmosphere across the aging spectrum.
Eskaton not only prioritizes the well-being of the... Show More
Eskaton not only prioritizes the well-being of the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school graduate or GED
- one to two years recent experience as a cook
- Serve Safe Certification
- must successfully 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
- understanding of good practices to avoid waste and misuse
- ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and 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/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 any 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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