Full Time Cook (AM)

The role

Cooks prepare and serve meals for residents in accordance with dietary needs. This role involves food preparation, creativity, and hospitality to support resident health.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent
• 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
• 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
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Discount Programs

Before you apply

• Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role
• Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable)
• Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization

About the company

Silverado is a memory care innovator that has delivered care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions since 1997. It is a certified Great Place to Work®.