Full Time Cook (AM)
Silverado
Summary
Join Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator. We're hiring Cooks - skilled culinary professionals who help create nourishing, delicious meals that support the health and happiness of our residents. This role blends food preparation, creativity, and a heart for hospitality.
Job description
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs
- Ensure accuracy, quality, presentation, and timeliness of food items
- Modify meals as directed to meet individual nutritional requirements
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen
- Perform other duties as needed to support the culinary team
Schedule
Full Time, AM shift, variable days, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Approximately 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking (grilling, sautéing, broiling, frying, baking)
- Food Handlers Certificate from the County Department of Environmental Health
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Effective communicator in verbal and written English
- Ability to read and follow menus and recipes, including substitutions
- Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia
- Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
- Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
- Comfortable working around animals and pets
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Assistance
- Referral Program
- Pet Insurance
- Auto & Home Insurance
- Discount Programs
Company overview
Silverado is a leading senior living company specializing exclusively in memory care and hospice services for individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other memory-impairing diseases. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Silverado operates 28 memory care communities across 10 states, providing the full continuum of care from early onset through end-of-life services. The company's innovative approach combines intensive clinical care with a home-like residential environment, featuring 24/7 licensed nursing staff, physician medical directors, and specialized dementia care programs. Silverado is recognized as an industry leader in memory care innovation, with partnerships with major research universities including UCLA, UCSD, Stanford, and Baylor University. The company's unique "normalization" philosophy focuses on treating residents with dignity and respect while maintaining their independence and quality of life. Silverado also operates home care offices and hospice services, offering comprehensive support for families navigating memory loss challenges.