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Five Star Senior Living

Cook

Five Star Senior Living, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing the lives of residents. The Opportunity

Starting at $17.50 The Cook position is part of the Culinary Team responsible for providing delicious and nutritious meals for our residents, guests, and team members. What You’ll Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Prepare meals for residents and their guests in a timely and consistent manner. Cook and assemble meals according to established recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Collaborate with culinary staff, nutritionists, and healthcare professionals to accommodate special dietary needs, allergies and food intolerances of residents. Order and inventory food and supplies, monitoring stock levels and rotation to minimize waste. Assist with menu development, recipe tasting, and special event planning. Ensure work environment and stations are clean and sanitized. Inspect food products and supplies as needed. Determine food and supply needs based on menu and dietary needs. Communicate changes or shortages quickly and effectively. Comply with outlined safety regulations, procedures, and 5-Star policies. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include customer service, inventory, food safety and communication. What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens. Demonstrates effective time management skills. Experience and/or knowledge of special diets, meal preparation for large groups and safe food handling techniques are required. Ability to read and understand recipes, work in a team environment, work flexible shifts, handle multiple tasks at one time and communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing. Ability to perform detail work involving math calculations, problem solve, handle emergency situations, read and understand menus. Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices. Comfortable standing, stopping, squatting, twisting, and moving frequently. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Shift/Hours

Daytime We Got You

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision 401k + Match Competitive PTO Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits Professional Development Funds Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits Recognition & Reward Programs Is This You?

Puts People First – You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families. Customer Focused – You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies. Results Oriented – You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together. Drives Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other. Embraces Change – You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement. EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information, HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information, HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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