Dietary Cook

Santa Maria, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $19.00 - $23.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive pay

employee training

supportive work environment

opportunities for professional growth

Respectful workplace

Equal opportunity employer

rewarding work

Job Description

Our senior living community, operated under the umbrella of The Pennant Group, Inc., is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and quality living experiences for seniors across the United States. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company managing independent subsidiaries that specialize in home health, hospice services, and senior living communities. Each community operates with its own management team, staff, and resources but shares in the collective mission of delivering compassionate care and fostering vibrant, supportive environments for residents and their families. In this senior living community, a commitment to values such as Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of one year cooking experience including short order and quantity cooking
Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation
Knowledge of special dietary needs and required meal preparation
Ability to work effectively with a team and display team behaviors
Ability to effectively deal with conflict or customer complaints
Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously
Follow all food safety and equipment safety procedures
Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards
Ability to short order cook
Dependable, punctual, self-motivated, able to work without supervision

Job Qualifications

Minimum of one year of cooking experience including short order and quantity cooking
Serv-Safe certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
Knowledge of special dietary needs and appropriate preparation techniques
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Commitment to food safety and equipment safety procedures