Dietary Cook - Full-Time

Summary:
By adhering to The Village, Management Staff Philosophy, Vision and Mission Statements, the cook will be responsible for daily preparation of meals, AM or PM. Cook may also be assigned AM prep duties.

What The Village Offers:
At The Village we offer a family friendly environment. Our goal is to serve our residents and make their lives harmonious and happy. It takes all associates, from front line staff to management, to make our community a success. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, caring environment we encourage you to apply now.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Follows recipes and spread sheets to prepare regular and therapeutic and mechanically altered diets. Ensure food production meets required time schedules.
• Assists in cleaning functions in order to keep work area clean and maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensures that food is stored, marked, dated and covered correctly following FIFO methods.
• Adheres to all facility rules and regulations to promote a safe environment for residents and staff. Insures that kitchen is maintained in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Performs all duties in keeping with the mission statement of The Village and Freedom Properties.
• Other duties, assignments and/or special projects as required may be assigned that relate to the service of our residents to daily dietary department operations

Requirements:
Dietary Experience as a cook required

Experience preferred in a skilled nursing. assisted living facility or hospital environment required

Food handlers' card must be obtained 1 week after employment

PayScale - $19.60 -$21. 00 Based on Experience

The Village is an active 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community in Hemet, California, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle supported by wellness programs, lifelong learning, live entertainment, and 5-Star dining. The Village has been voted the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years.

At The Village, we foster a family-friendly, resident-centered environment across all levels of care. Whether supporting individuals in Assisted Living, providing compassionate clinical care in Skilled Nursing, or enhancing daily life in Independent Living, our shared goal is to help every resident experience comfort, dignity, and joy.

We believe it takes every associate—front-line staff, caregivers, clinical team members, and management—to make our community thrive. If you value collaboration, kindness, and meaningful work that supports older adults in all stages of aging, we encourage you to apply.

The Village offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Scholarships for continuing education after 12 months of employment
• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401k

COVID-19 Update- Fully Vaccinated is preferred

The Village is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V