Cook - Luxury Senior Living Restaurant

Description

About The Vered 

The Vered is a modern senior living community in Encino, California, dedicated to providing an elevated living experience centered on exceptional service, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connections.

Our team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where residents feel at home, valued, and well cared for every day. We believe the smallest details can make a lasting difference, and we look for team members who take pride in their work, support one another, and share our commitment to delivering an exceptional resident experience.

At The Vered, we value teamwork, professionalism, and a hospitality-first approach—and we believe in recognizing and developing team members who consistently demonstrate these values.

About the Location

Located on Ventura Boulevard in the heart of Encino, The Vered offers a modern and welcoming senior living environment in one of the San Fernando Valley’s most desirable neighborhoods. Conveniently located near Sherman Oaks and major freeways, the community is thoughtfully designed to provide residents with comfort, connection, and an elevated living experience

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for hands-on food preparation and production within the Dining Services Department. This position prepares and serves meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and quality standards while maintaining proper food safety and sanitation practices.

The Cook works closely with the culinary and dining teams to ensure meals are prepared accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This position may also assist with meal service, ware washing, and other kitchen operations as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety throughout the kitchen.
• Prepare and serve meals according to established menus, recipes, quality standards, and production schedules.
• Prepare meals that meet required nutritional and dietary guidelines and follow established procedures for special diets and resident dietary needs.
• Ensure food meets standards for quality, appearance, presentation, portioning, and temperature.
• Demonstrate speed, accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in food preparation and production.
• Properly store, label, rotate, and handle food in accordance with food safety standards.
• Assist with meal service and ware washing as needed.
• Interact with residents and gather feedback regarding food quality, quantity, temperature, and presentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve food preparation, service, and kitchen procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding resident dietary restrictions, preferences, and other personal information.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and company policies related to resident information.
• Properly use and care for knives, mixers, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, griddles, and other kitchen equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
• Attend required in-service training and participate in community or interdisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Follow applicable Health Department, OSHA, food safety, and other regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of restaurant, senior living, institutional, or equivalent cooking experience.
• Current state-required food safety/sanitation certification or license, as applicable.
• Knowledge of food preparation, production, menu presentation, and food delivery systems.
• Knowledge of special diets and nutritional requirements preferred.
• Understanding of applicable Health Department, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements related to culinary services.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend English and communicate effectively.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, guests, coworkers, and other departments.
• Dependable, organized, and able to complete assignments efficiently.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, preferred.
• Ability to respond to community needs and emergencies as required.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, stoop, and twist occasionally and move safely throughout the kitchen.
• Medium work: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to safely operate kitchen equipment, including mixers, knives, ovens, steam tables, steamers, slicers, ranges, grills, and griddles.
• Ability to recognize auditory signals, including kitchen timers and verbal communication in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to distinguish odors associated with food preparation, food storage, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• May be exposed to heat, steam, cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and other typical kitchen conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Vered is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position. We review all applications and strive to hire the candidates who are the most qualified to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.