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The Orchards Health Center

Cook II

1w

The Orchards Health Center

San Diego, US · Full-time · $44,000 – $44,000

About this role

Cook II are responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes. This role supports dining services in a health center setting focused on quality meals. Reliability and adherence to safety procedures are essential.

Plan and organize work to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards accurately. Operate kitchen equipment with knowledge of maintenance needs. Apply some knowledge of nutrition and diet in food preparation tasks.

Ridgeview is our newly constructed 5-star CMS rated health center providing living options in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. It offers the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining. Employees work in a stable and beautiful setting.

Through our talent development review program, we ensure employees reach their goals and work in roles they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training, provide tuition assistance and scholarships. Annual employee surveys gather feedback to improve the work environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years' experience as cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution
  • Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance
  • Some knowledge of nutrition and diet
  • Culinary education preferred
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Reliable with adherence to safety procedures

Responsibilities

  • Prepare all food items as per standardized recipes
  • Plan and organize work according to instructions and standards
  • Interpret recipes, specifications, and standards for food preparation
  • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment
  • Follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor
  • Apply knowledge of nutrition and diet in meal preparation

Benefits

  • $500 Sign on Bonus
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Talent development reviews and growth opportunities
  • Commuter Reimbursement