Cook (Part-Time)

Enso Village • Healdsburg, CA

15h • $24 - $27

About The Position

The Cook at Enso Village prepares and serves nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced meals for residents and staff in accordance with dietary guidelines and preferences. The role ensures food quality, presentation, and consistency and contributes to an exceptional dining experience in a community-focused setting. The Cook prepares hot and cold dining room foods to culinary standards, follows recipes and instructions from the Executive Chef, portions food according to production schedules and recipe guidelines, and follows safe food handling practices and critical control temperatures. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of food products, sanitation standards, and kitchen procedures; safely operating and cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils; and supporting kitchen operations as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one to two years of restaurant or foodservice experience. Food Handler Certification is required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire. Candidates must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively, follow instructions and safety procedures, and work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. The work involves standing and walking for up to 90% of the workday, frequent stooping, bending, and stretching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and holding up to 60 pounds, and possible exposure to extreme temperatures from ovens, stoves, and freezers. Candidates undergo a background check and drug testing. The stated pay range is $24.00–$27.00 per hour. The position is part-time; benefits described in the posting are offered to full-time team members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 to 2 years of experience in a restaurant or foodservice environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Food Handler Certification is required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and residents, understand and follow work instructions, and comply with workplace safety procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and stretch frequently, particularly in small or tight spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and hold up to 60 pounds.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures from ovens, stoves, and freezers.
• Candidates must undergo a background check and drug testing as part of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary degree or certificate in Culinary Arts.
• ServSafe certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot and cold dining room foods in accordance with high culinary standards and specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of food products, sanitation standards, and kitchen policies and procedures, and apply appropriate culinary techniques.
• Follow menu recipes and instructions from the Executive Chef to prepare meal orders accurately and serve them in designated areas.
• Portion food according to production schedules and recipe guidelines while adhering to safe food handling practices and critical control temperatures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and utensils during and after each shift.
• Follow all kitchen policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required to support kitchen operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available starting on the first day of employment for full-time team members.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time team members.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match for full-time team members.
• Paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays for full-time team members.
• Subsidized organic, nutritious meals available daily.
• Opportunities for ongoing career growth and development within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED