LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. As thought leaders in the industry, we take a positive, holistic approach to senior care and encourage independence, as people are happiest when they can make their own choices. We provide opportunities for physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, spiritual involvement, and fun. We treat our residents and our team members like family. This opportunity will allow you to positively impact the quality of life for over 700 seniors and their families.

COOK

Are you passionate about food? Looking for the next step in your culinary career? Up for a change of pace and fun work environment? If so, maybe this is an opportunity for you. We are looking for the right person to work with our culinarians to implement the food and beverage program for our residents. We specialize in assisted living and memory care. Highgate Senior Living's mission is to devote ourselves to help each resident live a life of purpose and each of us plays a crucial role in doing so.

We operate communities in the western US and are seeking the right Cook to join our team. Come help us create an environment that promotes a sense of well-being and the feeling of true community in a gracious, homelike setting. This position is full-time and is responsible to help provide a culinary experience for our residents that engages all five senses in the most pleasant ways to nourish both the body and the soul.

The successful candidate will be motivated by service, an organized and detail-oriented individual with a positive and self-motivated attitude. You must have good communication skills and be willing to work hard. This can be a great opportunity for those individuals that have a passion for food creation and are looking for a new industry with an exciting career path. If you are tired of long nights, spending all weekend at work, and a high-stress work environment, this may be just the change you need. Our industry needs heart-driven, committed professionals that enjoy working in service to others while sharpening their skills and knowledge necessary for a long-term, deeply satisfying profession. This is a great opportunity to train for the next step in your culinary career, as you’ll work side by side the chef and learn new things in a positive environment. We support internal promotions for our team members. We also evaluate a person’s unique skill sets and recognize different levels of professional experience when considering candidates for the role.

• Good benefits package.
• Flexible compensation based on credentialing, tenure, and skill sets.
• Opportunity to innovate and have opinions count.
• Starting hourly wage range of $19.00 to $23.00 per hour.

• Confidence to engage with seniors, individually and in groups.
• Culinary skills demonstrating innovation, creativity, and thoughtfulness.
• Solid safety awareness in work habits.
• Awareness of food safety, infection control, and cleanliness standards.
• Skilled in varied cooking techniques.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with a customer service focus.
• Ability to adapt/respond quickly to resident needs and preferences.
• Understanding of dementia care.