Pantry/Prep Cook - Full Time

Baywood Court • Castro Valley, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Baywood Court, a modern not-for-profit senior living community in Castro Valley, is seeking a service-minded Pantry/Prep Cook to support residents through food preparation and meal service. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Saturdays through Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekends are required, and employees must be able to work weekends and holidays as required. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour.

The cook prepares ingredients and cold food items according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion-control guidelines; stocks pantry and cold-line stations; and accurately assembles and plates resident meal orders. The role also includes proper food storage and rotation, food-safety and temperature monitoring, and maintaining clean, organized preparation areas and equipment.

Applicants must complete an employment application through PAYCOM to advance in the process. All applicants must complete and pass a drug screening, physical examination with tuberculosis skin test, and criminal clearance through the FBI and Department of Justice. The background search includes minor misdemeanors and DUIs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Food Handler’s Card within six months of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP principles and food-safety procedures.
• Basic math skills, including measurements, conversions, and portioning.
• Ability to interpret recipes, specifications, and food-preparation standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment use, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Ability to perform precise cutting, measuring, and food-handling tasks.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English to receive deliveries, complete documentation, and communicate effectively with staff.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; self-motivation; urgency; accuracy; and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass the required drug screening, physical examination with TB skin test, and FBI and Department of Justice criminal clearance.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 100% of the workday; frequently lift, carry, push, or pull equipment and food supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; and perform considerable walking, bending, reaching, twisting, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

• One year of kitchen or food-service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, chopping, portioning, measuring, and assembling food items.
• Prepare cold food items, including salads, dressings, sauces, spreads, sandwiches, cold appetizers, desserts, and garnishes, according to standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion-control guidelines.
• Set up and stock pantry and cold-line stations before service, retrieving items from storage, washing produce, and organizing plates, utensils, and supplies.
• Plate and assemble resident meal orders accurately and efficiently during service, coordinating with line cooks for timely, synchronized food delivery.
• Store food in designated areas while following temperature-control guidelines, FIFO product rotation, labeling, and spoilage-prevention standards.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, equipment, utensils, refrigeration, and preparation areas in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Inspect food, ingredients, and prepared items for quality, freshness, and appropriate temperatures.
• Monitor and document holding temperatures for cold items and promptly report variances.

Benefits

• Accrue up to four weeks of paid time off in the first year, with a cash-out option.
• Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance; eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• $1,500–$4,500 annually toward out-of-pocket medical expenses, including pharmacy expenses, if enrolled in a medical plan.
• Pre-tax and Roth retirement savings plans with employer match up to 4%.
• Pet insurance and pet-care discounts.
• Employee meals for $3.00–$5.00.
• Annual scholarships for students enrolled in college or trade school.
• Employee events, recognition celebrations, barbecues, food trucks, and theme days.

What This Job Offers

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