Eskaton Properties, Inc.
Cook (Full Time: PM SHIFT 11am - 7:30pm)
Eskaton Properties, Inc., Los Angeles, California, United States
Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California's older adults for over 55 years. With over 25 communities and services throughout the state, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.
Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health, and well-being of its team members. In addition to competitive pay, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement match, and employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community.
At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. We celebrate diversity and equity and build a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.
Our Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
Company paid life insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
Paid Time Off programs
Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.
Position Summary The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for residents, cooking a variety of foods that ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintaining cleanliness of the food services area, and supervising the kitchen staff in the absence of the Manager or Lead Cook.
The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.98 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations may influence the base pay offered.
Position Responsibilities include:
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, 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, emphasizing proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
Familiar with food service disaster plan.
Qualifications Education:
High school graduate or GED.
Training and Experience:
Must have one to two years of recent experience as a cook and Serve Safe Certification.
Job Knowledge:
Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation, good practices to avoid waste and misuse, ability to present foods attractively, and test quality by taste and smell. Must have broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entree preparation, scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches, and vegetables.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer pre-employment testing, which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health, and well-being of its team members. In addition to competitive pay, the organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement match, and employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community.
At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. We celebrate diversity and equity and build a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.
Our Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
Company paid life insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
Paid Time Off programs
Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.
Position Summary The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for residents, cooking a variety of foods that ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintaining cleanliness of the food services area, and supervising the kitchen staff in the absence of the Manager or Lead Cook.
The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.98 per hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations may influence the base pay offered.
Position Responsibilities include:
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, 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, emphasizing proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
Familiar with food service disaster plan.
Qualifications Education:
High school graduate or GED.
Training and Experience:
Must have one to two years of recent experience as a cook and Serve Safe Certification.
Job Knowledge:
Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation, good practices to avoid waste and misuse, ability to present foods attractively, and test quality by taste and smell. Must have broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entree preparation, scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches, and vegetables.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer pre-employment testing, which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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