Located in Danville in the scenic East Bay Area, The Reutlinger Community provides comfortable accommodations and personalized care for up to 180 seniors. Newly renovated to better serve residents, The Reutlinger Community currently offers room and board in specialized Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, Memory Care and Rehabilitation. The Reutlinger Community is staffed by seasoned specialists with decades of experience in senior care and skilled nursing. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, as well as the opportunity to make a positive contribution in the lives of our residents and our community.

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Cook position is to prepare and serve food to residents of the community in accordance with current federal, state, local and community standards, regulations, and guidelines.

Position Responsibilities include:

Review menus prior to preparation of food. Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus, including items that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Post changes to menus as necessary and in a timely manner. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc. Prepare and serve substitute foods, when authorized, to residents who refuse foods served or request appropriate alternatives. Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus. Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

Qualifications Training and Experience:

One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility is preferred but not required. Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities. The final candidate must successfully pass The Reutlinger's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, COVID test, TB screen test and health screen. All staff, except wait staff and dishwasher positions, must be at least 18 years of age. The Reutlinger is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $26.30 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person