Cook

Join our team and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of seniors throughout Merced County. In this position, you will help prepare and serve hundreds of nutritious meals each day, ensuring older adults receive the nourishment they need to remain healthy, independent, and connected to their community. For many of our clients, the meal you help prepare may be the most important meal of their day.

This is more than a cooking job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local seniors while gaining valuable experience in large-scale food production, nutrition-focused meal preparation, and public service. Whether you are looking to advance your culinary career, gain experience in institutional food service, or grow into a leadership role, this position provides an excellent foundation for future opportunities.

Join our team and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of seniors throughout Merced County. In this position, you will help prepare and serve hundreds of nutritious meals each day, ensuring older adults receive the nourishment they need to remain healthy, independent, and connected to their community. For many of our clients, the meal you help prepare may be the most important meal of their day.

This is more than a cooking job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local seniors while gaining valuable experience in large-scale food production, nutrition-focused meal preparation, and public service. Whether you are looking to advance your culinary career, gain experience in institutional food service, or grow into a leadership role, this position provides an excellent foundation for future opportunities.

• Must be dependable and punctual for a Monday through Friday shift from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Must have cooking and food preparation experience.
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.
• Assist in the production of hundreds of meals daily while maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain productivity and effective time management throughout the workday.
• Work independently, stay focused on assigned tasks, and contribute to overall kitchen operations.
• Possess a valid Food Handler Card.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the leadership team.

• Must be dependable and punctual for a Monday through Friday shift from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Must have cooking and food preparation experience.
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.
• Assist in the production of hundreds of meals daily while maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain productivity and effective time management throughout the workday.
• Work independently, stay focused on assigned tasks, and contribute to overall kitchen operations.
• Possess a valid Food Handler Card.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the leadership team.