Cook

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What to expect...

Cogir Senior Living (formerly Cadence Living) is hiring an experienced, energetic, and compassionate cook to join our team at Nikkei Senior Gardens.

As a Cook, you will have the opportunity to connect with and positively impact the lives of our residents daily! You will be responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious, appealing, and delicious meals for our residents, team members, prospective residents, families, and guests. Our Line Cooks work closely with the Executive Chef to create everything from traditional comfort food to unique and exciting culinary options from around the globe, and a seasonal menu that changes quarterly using fresh local ingredients. We focus on cooking and baking almost everything from scratch.

If you are seeking a highly rewarding career where you can make a difference every day, and you're driven by excellence and passion for serving others, then look no further, and apply today!

What Cogir has to offer you?

• Competitive wages, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow.
• An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
• Pay active - use your money before payday.* /participating communities/
• Shoes for Crews.
• Heath, Dental, and Vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Basic Life Insurance covered by the employer.
• 401K Plan.
• Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Free meals at work, and more!

What will you do as a Cook?

• Be a part of a compassionate and high-performing team with the goal of redefining senior living and delivering top-level results.
• Preparation of all foods and practicing sanitary work habits.
• Set up as well as break down work areas in a timely fashion.
• Keep all stations clean and sanitized.
• Expedite and serve all meals in a courteous and timely manner.
• Check and restock all foods for proper service.
• Make sure all temperatures on food and plates are correct.
• Aid in all kitchen operations as needed.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• Positive team player attitude and love working with people!
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary School or a minimum of one year in professional kitchen surroundings.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and knife handling skills.
• Ability to read and execute a recipe.
• Food Handler Card with an understanding of kitchen sanitation and food codes.
• Creative culinary and prep skills.
• Previous experience working in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Memory Care (MC), or Senior Living experience is a plus!

About Cogir Management USA:

COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Sacramento, CA, manages over 60 senior living communities in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland, and we continue growing. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive.

Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents, today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

Apply today and become part of the COGIR Family!