Cook II

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• Salary: $22.45 - $25.35 depending on experience.
• LOTS of growth opportunity in a stable & beautiful work environment.
• Full time Benefits include PTO, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.
• 401k with employer match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Commuter reimbursement.

Voted as a Great Place to Work eight years in a row! La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and apartment homes to hundreds of residents. Full services are provided, including restaurant dining, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance services, transportation, fitness classes, wellness programs, and numerous activities. We strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy.

We provide the perfect environment for learning and opportunities for growth. We listen to feedback and make changes to ensure the best work environment.

The Line Cook or Cook II is responsible for the preparation of all food items as per standardized recipes.

• Responsible for preparing and serving all food items per standardized recipes, including soups, stock, sauces, sautés, boils, braises, roasts, fries, steams, grills, bakes, and short-order cooking.
• Assists in restocking, rotation of supplies, and food safety.
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other food items for cooking, assuming 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Assists in food prep assignments to include daily prep, special functions, banquets, catering, holiday and special events.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Plans food production to coordinate with meal serving hours and determines amount and type of food and supplies required for daily menus, ensuring that excellence, quality, temperature and appearance of food are preserved.
• Follows all safety procedures when handling kitchen equipment and complies with department sanitation standards and personal hygiene/uniform standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by Chefs and/or supervisor.

• Minimum of four years' experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or similar institution.
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications and standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operations and maintenance; some knowledge of nutrition and diet.
• Culinary education preferred.

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Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.