Cook

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food preparation and cooking
• 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
• Willingness to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
• Ability to walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reliable transportation
• Comfortable working around animals and pets

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Pet, Auto, and Home Insurance discount programs

About the Company

Silverado is a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions.