Cook II

Full-time position with weekend and holiday availability required.

Pay

$22.45 - $24.45 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Tuition assistance
• Talent development program
• Access to on-demand pay
• Commuter reimbursement

About the Role

The Cook II is responsible for the preparation of all food items based on standardized recipes in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). La Costa Glen offers a stable and beautiful work environment with significant growth opportunities, having been voted a Great Place to Work for eight consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items based on standardized recipes, including sauces, sautés, boils, braises, roasts, fries, steams, grills, bakes, and short-order cooking.
• Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other food items, ensuring 100% responsibility for the quality of products served.
• Assist in food prep assignments for daily operations, special functions, banquets, catering, holidays, and special events.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure smooth service periods.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determine the amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus.
• Ensure excellence, quality, temperature, and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follow all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and comply with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community, or similar institution.
• Ability to plan and organize work, interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance.
• Some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Culinary education preferred.