Email Opening Title Cook - (part-time, morning shift)  Description We are looking for a talented and experienced Cook to join our culinary team. This is a part-time, morning shift from 5:00am - 1:30pm. The Cook will play a key role in preparing high-quality dishes, managing kitchen operations, and assisting in leading junior staff. If you have a passion for creating exceptional meals we want to hear from you! Job Summary: The Cook job includes an ongoing commitment to the preparation of quality food products and service excellence. The Cook is advanced in kitchen processes and cooking techniques, presentation, and skills. The Cook assists with the training and development of kitchen staff through the day to day operation with coaching and hands on training. Essential duties and responsibilities, but not limited to the following: Prepare food products for the residents and guests while assuring plate presentation is consistent and high quality with all dishes. Provides hands on training and guidance for other kitchen staff for developmental and coaching opportunities. Consistently demonstrates a high level of experience in all facets of cooking including but not limited to grilling, sautéing, baking, food prep, creativity, and advanced cooking knowledge. Follow proper procedures for receiving food and food storage HACCP. Perform sanitation duties in kitchen work area. Complete assigned record keeping duties. Follow state and all regulatory compliance requirements to assure department is operating within guidelines. Follow safety policies and exhibit safety habits and practices, sanitary standards per department policy. Provide creativity with feedback for new dish suggestions and presentations to enhance the dining experience for residents. Assists Executive Chef/ Sous Chef with special projects as needed. Acts as a positive role model and mentor for staff. Prepares special foods according to the catering sheets. Makes sure that all equipment in the kitchen is in working order. Uses check-off sheet to insure the entire kitchen and walk-in is clean and organized both during, and at the end of the shift. Supervises and manages all kitchen staff, which includes cooks, dishwashers, and prep-cooks. Prepares dishes/food according to production sheet and recipe in accordance with Title 22 requirements for Skilled Nursing Facilities. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of professional cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen or similar environment. Must be Servsafe certified or have current Food handlers certificate Must be able to work the morning shift needed from 5:00am - 1:30pm, weekends, and holidays Proven ability to prepare and cook a variety of dishes, with experience in different cuisines. Knowledge of food safety standards and proper kitchen procedures.. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills Why Join Us?! Compensation and Benefits: Competitive hourly range of $24.00 to $28.00, depending on experience level Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and voluntary AFLAC plans Retirement savings plan, with a company match Vacation, sick and holidays Continuing education opportunities Supportive work environment with opportunities for career growth ....... And lunch is on us! How to apply: To ensure receipt and submission of your application, please answer all required Job Application questions, and attach your resume.     Position Requirements         Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Position Cook   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Open Date 12/31/2025   Location Carmel, CA   About the Organization For over half a century, we've been providing seniors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy every day. But how did we come to provide this exceptional lifestyle? Carmel Valley Manor was established in 1963 by Northern California Congregational Retirement Homes, Inc., a California not-for-profit organization. We are governed by a voluntary local Board of Trustees, with residents represented through the Residents Council. The Manor operates as a Life Care Retirement Community with the oversight of the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Hillcrest, our assisted living center, is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly by the California Department of Social Services. Our Health Center is licensed as a skilled nursing facility by the California Department of Public Health.   EOE Statement Carmel Valley Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable discrimination laws. This means that Carmel Valley Manor makes employment decisions without regard to race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming), age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, legally protected medical condition or information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity (defined as each person's internal understanding of their gender, or the perception of a person's gender identity, which may include male, female, a combination of male and female, neither male nor female, a gender different from the person's sex assigned at birth, or transgender), gender expression (defined as a person’s gender-related appearance or behavior, or the perception of such appearance of behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s sex assigned at birth), genetic characteristics or information, registered domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, a decision to use or access a particular drug, device, product, or medical service for reproductive health), or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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