Part-Time Cook (PM)

About the role

Join Silverado Calabasas, a memory‑care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. We are hiring Cooks – skilled culinary professionals who create nourishing, delicious meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. This role blends food preparation, creativity, and a heart for hospitality, and it offers the chance to be a difference‑maker with a memory‑care leader.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items.
• Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or educational equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking (grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, baking).
• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Effective communicator in verbal and written English.
• Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutions.
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
• Physical ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lb.
• Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards.
• Comfortable working around animals and pets.
• California employees: driving is an essential requirement for this role due to specific business necessity.

Benefits

• Paid training and strong internal mobility.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Additional benefits such as pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and discount programs.

Pay

Anticipated pay range: $20 USD – $23 USD.

Schedule

Part‑time, PM shift, Saturday – Monday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm.