Cook (Am)

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Cook (AM)

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Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we've been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Cook who is passionate about making a difference for our Silverado Encinitas Community!

Shift Schedule: AM shift

Why choose Silverado Encinitas?

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!

• Certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years

• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams

• We offer education assistance programs to support school reimbursements and provide paid training

The non-negotiables:

• One year food preparation and cooking experience including, but not limited to: grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, and baking.

• Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health

• Knowledge and understanding of food safety regulations

• Ability to read and understand menus and recipes, substituting equivalents of equal nutritional value when appropriate

• Willing to demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disease.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and serve the residents in our community

• Ensure all dietary needs are prepared and met

• Prepared modified food as directed

• Ensures accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items

• Performs other duties as needed

Anticipated pay range

$20-$22 USD

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves people

• Has compassion and patience

• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth

• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded

• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

• Referral program

• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

• Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting.

To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure

PROTECTING YOU, PROTECTING OTHERS: We believe our residents, patients and associates deserve to thrive in an environment protected from COVID-19. At Silverado, vaccines are offered and required for all associates.

To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

EOE/M/F/D/V