Cook I at San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Feb, 26

Salary

27.99

Posted On

12 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Food Preparation, Meal Planning, Food Safety, Sanitation, Nutritional Principles, Kitchen Equipment, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Communication, Time Management, Team Collaboration, Recipe Execution, Dietary Guidelines, Inventory Management, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Cook I On Call Pay Rate - $27.99 /hour Shift Status: On-Call Shift Schedule: Varies Frank Residences at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living: Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of dignity, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, fondly referred to in the past as "the Jewish Home," was founded in 1871. Today, 150 years later, it continues to build upon its legacy of enriching the lives of older adults. What You’ll Do as a Cook 1: As a Cook 1, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking daily meals for all residents in accordance with planned menus and standardized recipes. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality meals, ensuring food safety, and contributing to special events and celebrations within the community. Your culinary skills will directly enhance the resident experience through delicious, nutritious, and visually appealing meals. Prepare and cook food items in accordance with standardized recipes, ensuring quality, flavor, and visual appeal. Execute professional cooking techniques for proteins, sauces, and full plate compositions, including appropriate side dishes. Read and fulfill individual resident meal tickets, preparing menu items to order using small-batch cooking methods. Maintain meal production timing to ensure food is served at the proper temperature and presentation. Work proficiently on Sauté and Grill stations; adjust based on daily needs and resident preferences. Prepare a wide range of meals, including soups, entrées, vegetables, desserts, and items for special or restricted diets. Substitute foods when required, ensuring all substitutions are authorized and communicated to the Culinary Director. Prepare meals for special events and community functions as requested. Ensure compliance with all sanitary and food safety regulations and community policies. Monitor and ensure correct diet-specific food is served to residents. Pull and thaw necessary food items in advance per production schedule. Open and/or close kitchen according to schedule and department procedures. Assist in receiving, checking, storing, and inventorying food and supplies. Maintain clean, organized food storage areas, and ensure stock levels are adequate. Collaborate with the Executive Chef on food product selection and menu development. Complete daily and weekly cleaning duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Dispose of food waste according to community policies and procedures. Attend mandatory training sessions and educational workshops as assigned. Accept reassignment as needed to meet operational needs. Perform other related duties as assigned. Why You Should Work for Us as a Cook 1: Full Benefits – Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage for team members working 20+ hours/week. Pension Plan – Provided through your union. 403(b) Retirement Plan – Voluntary participation available. Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begin accruing PTO on your first day. Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for full-time and $2,625/year for part-time employees. Commuter Check Program – Save on eligible commuting expenses. Weekday Shuttle Services – To and from Glen Park BART station. Referral Bonus – Earn $1,000 for every successful referral hired. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Tax-advantaged health and dependent care spending. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential mental health and well-being support. Access to LifeMart – Exclusive discounts on everyday products and services. These are just a few of the many benefits available to our team members. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years of cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Strong understanding of cooking measurements, conversions, and portioning. Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute meal preparation according to recipes and dietary guidelines. Knowledge of kitchen equipment use, maintenance, and basic nutritional principles. Cook | Food Service | Culinary | Kitchen | Hospitality | Meal Prep | Nutrition | Restaurant | Healthcare Dining Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Responsibilities

As a Cook I, you will prepare and cook daily meals for residents according to planned menus and standardized recipes. You will ensure food safety and contribute to special events within the community.