FT- Cook

Job Overview

Gallaher Signature Living is seeking a Full-time Cook to join our Laurel Heights alignment with GSLs mission and values Cooks are responsible for preparing food in accordance with the approved menu current standards guidelines and regulations to ensure that quality food service is always provided in the Community. All responsibilities must be completed in accordance with Company policies and procedures current standards guidelines and regulations.

This position has an hourly range of $19.50 - $21.50 per hour depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• • Prepare and cook all food items and meals in accordance with planned menus and recipes ensuring all meals and food prepared are of high quality palatable and appetizing. Assist in food preparation for special meals parties events etc. as needed.
  • Prepare soups appetizers entrees vegetables side dishes and desserts for residents that are on a regular or special diet plan as well as the meals served to the team members and all special events requiring food service.
  • Prepare substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Make only authorized food substitutions and consult with and advise Executive Chef or Sous Chef on menu changes.
  • Prepare food and serve in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with established policies and procedures. Report any incidents or infractions to Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
  • Inspect special diet requests and orders to ensure that the correct diet is served.
  • Plan the timing of food production to coordinate with meal serving hours so that quality temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
  • Maintain control over meal portions and food consistency. Estimate food requirements and control serving portions thereby eliminating waste and leftovers.
  • Ensure that the next days items are in stock and pulled and thawed under refrigeration as dictated by the menus.
  • Open or close kitchen as determined by department scheduling. Ensure co-workers arrive in a timely manner and notify the supervisor or manager on duty of any team member call offs tardiness or absences.
  • Assist as needed with purchasing inventory checking in and storing of food and supplies. Ensure that stock levels of staple/non-staple food supplies equipment etc. are always organized and maintained at adequate levels.
  • Work closely with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in specifying and selecting food products.
  • Ensure that food storage areas are clean and properly organized/arranged at all times. Responsible for all cleaning items assigned and/or posted on daily/weekly checklist and those assigned by the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
  • Ensure a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage handling and serving of food.
  • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established Company policy.
  • Label date safely store the kitchens inventory while ensuring efficient use of items.
  • Record temperatures of coolers and freezers as required by Company policy.
  • Respond to resident concerns in a professional and caring manner. Elevate issues with a supervisor when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of each resident as an individual.
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all team members residents and guests following established safety procedures:
    • • Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP)
      • Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
      • Evacuation and Disaster Plans
      • Resident Elopement procedures
  • Report occupational exposure to blood body fluids infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Companys policies and procedures.
  • As required by state licensure complete monthly training attend scheduled in-services and mandatory meetings.
  • Maintain all required certifications/licensures as required.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in the work schedule as evidenced by working holidays evenings weekends and additional shifts when necessary to ensure adequate coverage within the department.
  • Display tact and friendliness when interacting with residents families and visitors.
  • Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments.
  • Provide support to marketing efforts through positive friendly interaction during all community tours and telephone contact with the public.
  • Ensure positive friendly interactions with all potential residents family members and referral sources.
  • Complete necessary paperwork for and report any observed or suspected resident change of condition.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all Federal (Title 22) and state regulations concerning the department.
  • Participate in daily Stand-Up meetings to communicate key issues within the department.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Prefer six (6) months experience working in a restaurant or similar environment as a cook.
  • Able to safely operate standard cooking equipment and utensils typically found in facilities serving food.
  • Knowledge of and/or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care.
  • Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals.
  • Able to operate office equipment including copier telephone postage machine time clock medical alert system.
  • Able to adapt and respond to changes make decisions and prioritize tasks and projects.
  • Able to read write and speak the English language to interact and communicate effectively with coworkers supervisors physicians health care professionals residents and their families.
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
  • Able to obtain and maintain valid First Aid CPR and Food Handlers certification as needed.
  • Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests test within 72 hours of start date.

About Us

Gallaher Signature Living is redefining what it means to age well. Rooted in a legacy of compassion elegance and excellence our communities go beyond traditional senior livingoffering personalized experiences that enrich daily life and foster meaningful connections. As we continue to grow across California we are building a team of forward-thinking professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of senior living.

Our support office is located in Windsor California and we currently operate residential communities in Santa Rosa Alameda Moorpark and Covina. Our communities support active adults through Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care delivering high-quality services in thoughtfully designed environments.

Benefit Offerings

• • Medical (PPO and HSA) dental and vision insurance options (fulltime only)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) (fulltime only)
  • Life insurance (fulltime only)
  • 401(k) plan with safe harbor employer match
  • Paid vacation and sick time for hourly team members; PTO plan for exempt team members
  • Hourly staff members receive paid time off for their anniversary and birthday
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid bereavement
  • Paid jury duty
  • Complimentary meals for day-shift property employees from our award-winning dining programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
  • Extensive employer provided training for staff members at all levels

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

GSL is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We want to have the best available people in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race color creed sex (including pregnancy perceived pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) religion (including religious dress and religious grooming) marital status age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability and legally protected medical condition or information genetic characteristics sexual orientation gender (including gender identity and gender expression) family care or medical leave status military caregiver status military or veteran status domestic partner status hairstyles or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement training compensation benefits transfer promotion leave of absence termination layoff and recall. GSL is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of GSL and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GSL including supervisors and coworkers