Cook

Cook

Highgate at Temecula

Temecula, CA

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR

TEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive,

holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are

happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for

physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual

involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively

impact the quality of life for over seniors and their families.

COOK

Are

you passionate about food? Looking for

the next step in your culinary career? Up for a change of pace and fun work

environment? If so, maybe this is an

opportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to work with our

culinarians to implement the food and beverage program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory

care. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help each

resident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing

so. We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Cook to

join our team. Come help us create an

environment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true

community in a gracious, homelike setting. This position is

fulltime and is responsible to help provide a culinary experience for our

residents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish

both the body and the soul.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized and

detail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. You

must have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those individuals

that have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry with

an exciting career path. If you are

tired of long nights, spending all weekend at work, and a high stress work

environment, this may be just the change you need. Our

industry needs heart driven, committed professionals that enjoy working in

service to others while sharpening their skills and knowledge necessary for a

long term, deeply satisfying profession. This is a great opportunity to train for the next step in your culinary

career, as you’ll work side by side the chef and learn new things in a positive

environment. We support internal

promotions for our team members. We also

evaluate a person’s unique skill sets and recognize different levels of

professional experience when considering candidates for the role.

SKILLS NEEDED :

Confidence to engage with seniors, individually

and in groups, with different physical and cognitive ability levels

Culinary skills that demonstrate

innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness

Solid safety awareness in work habits

and the ability to promote a safe work environment in the kitchen

Awareness of food safety, infection

control, and cleanliness standards

Skilled in varied cooking techniques

and the desire to teach and train others these skills

Team player with ability to develop

strong working relationships along with customer service focus

Ability to adapt / respond quickly to

the needs and preferences of our residents

An understanding or the willingness to

gain an understanding of the various forms of dementia and how to help

residents with dementia still live with purpose

RELATABLE EXPERIENCE :

• Experiences where you have been involved in the production and delivery of a culinary program

Past culinary roles where you have

been asked to deliver highest quality service

Culinary opportunities you had that

include serving seniors or other vulnerable populations

Previous culinary service-based

positions in healthcare, hospitality, or hotels

Prior volunteer work or other work with

vulnerable groups of people

Internships and special programs or

assignments that have honed your culinary skill set

QUALIFICATIONS :

1- At least years of age

2- A combination of education and

experience in the culinary arts

3- Current negative TB test

4- Knowledgeable in, or can quickly learn,

various regulatory standards for the kitchen

5- Willingness to learn how to work in a

healthcare / assisted living environment

6- Ability to pass criminal

record / background check

7- Good time management skills

8- Must be able to work well

independently with little oversight

As an organization we offer our team members a

good benefits package, the ability to be heard, have their opinions count and

the opportunity to innovate. Our

compensation package will be flexible for this role based on the credentialing,

tenure and skill sets each candidate brings for consideration. The starting hourly wage range for this

position is $. to $. per hour. A

passion for your work and a commitment to serving others are essential job

qualifications. This is an opportunity

to work in a booming industry that is constantly evolving and is making a

positive impact for seniors every day. We are a healthcare company and being

vaccinated against COVID- is preferred. If you want to learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to connect

with us.