Cook

Atria Senior Living • CA-San Francisco, CA

6d

About The Position

The Cook prepares and cooks food for the community, ensuring meals are prepared and presented according to Coterie standards. The role provides culinary customer service and works closely with the Chef de Cuisine to support resident satisfaction with food and dining programs. The Cook maintains clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas; follows food safety and quality standards; and may open or close the kitchen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One to three years of experience as a cook in a hospitality or healthcare environment.
• Food handler permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, printed production guides, cleaning schedules, and logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for the community, following established recipes and approved menus.
• Ensure meals are prepared and presented according to Coterie standards.
• Provide a high level of culinary customer service and work with the Chef de Cuisine to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs.
• Maintain kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
• Open and/or close the kitchen as assigned.
• Follow assigned cleaning schedules.
• Ensure food is received, stored, and prepared according to Company standards.
• Estimate daily or weekly food and supply needs and communicate them to the Chef de Cuisine.
• Document food temperatures before service and in refrigeration and freezer storage.
• Prepare snacks and beverages and ensure they are available to residents at all times.
• Keep kitchen floors clean by sweeping and mopping, and empty trash.
• Assist with transportation and storage of food and supplies.
• Follow Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices.
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Attend the pre-meal stand-up in the kitchen before meal service.
• Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Referral programs.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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