CEDAR SINAI PARK

Cook – Culinary Services

Position Summary

Bring your passion for cooking to a place where every meal makes a difference!

At Cedar Sinai Park, we believe great food is about more than just a meal—it's about bringing people together, creating memorable experiences, and making our residents feel at home.

We are seeking a skilled, dependable, and enthusiastic Cook to join our Culinary Services team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while preparing delicious, nutritious, and beautifully presented meals for our residents and their guests.

Our ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and understands the importance of delivering exceptional food and service. Whether you're preparing a resident's favorite comfort food or contributing to a special dining experience, your work will have a meaningful impact every day.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare, cook, and beautifully plate a variety of meals following approved recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards.

• Deliver consistently high-quality meals that contribute to a positive dining experience for residents and guests.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following established food safety and sanitation procedures.

• Collaborate with culinary team members and leadership to ensure efficient meal preparation and timely service.

• Follow instructions, recipes, and recommendations from culinary leadership to maintain consistency and quality.

• Take pride in food presentation, preparation techniques, and the overall dining experience.

• Contribute to a welcoming, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings more than cooking skills to the kitchen. We value individuals who demonstrate compassion, teamwork, accountability, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for preparing quality food and creating enjoyable dining experiences.

• Demonstrate knowledge of standard cooking techniques, food preparation, and safe food-handling practices.

• Provide excellent customer service with a positive, professional attitude.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families, visitors, vendors, and fellow team members.

• Show patience, compassion, and understanding when interacting with older adults, including residents experiencing cognitive changes.

• Maintain high ethical standards and demonstrate reliability and accountability.

• Thrive in a busy kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Be flexible, dependable, and willing to support the team wherever needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

This is an on-site position at Cedar Sinai Park.

The Cook works in a well-lit, ventilated commercial kitchen within a senior living environment. The position involves regular interaction with residents, visitors, and staff.

The work environment may include exposure to heat, steam, water, food preparation odors, and sudden temperature changes when entering coolers or freezers. Employees must follow established safety procedures to minimize risks associated with hot equipment, sharp utensils, wet floors, and other kitchen hazards.

The position may require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.

Physical Requirements

The position requires standing and walking for most of the workday, along with the following physical activities:

TaskWeightDistanceFrequencyHeavy Lifting40–50 lbs—0–10 times/dayModerate Lifting15–39 lbs—0–20 times/dayModerate Carrying15–40 lbs1–40 ft0–20 times/dayReaching Overhead0–20 lbs—0–10 times/dayPushing/Pulling Carts0–150 lbs1–100 ft0–10 times/dayRepeated Bending/Squatting——FrequentTwisting, Bending, Turning——Frequent

Additional requirements include manual dexterity, adequate vision and hearing to perform assigned duties, the ability to read product labels, and the ability to distinguish colors.

Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Certifications

• 1–3 years of cooking experience required, preferably in a fast-paced commercial kitchen, restaurant, or similar food service environment.

• Valid Oregon Food Handler's Card required.

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and standard cooking techniques.

• Ability to follow recipes, preparation instructions, and established quality standards.

Why Join Cedar Sinai Park?

At Cedar Sinai Park, every team member plays an important role in creating a welcoming and caring environment for our residents.

As a member of our culinary team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference: Your meals help create comfort, connection, and enjoyment for residents every day.

• Put your culinary skills to work: Prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining high standards for quality and presentation.

• Be part of a mission-driven organization: Contribute to an environment centered on dignity, respect, and quality of life.

• Build meaningful connections: Work alongside colleagues and serve residents who appreciate the care that goes into every meal.

If you love cooking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to hear from you!

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to provide a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.