Job Details

** Cook - 7:00am to 1:30pm - Full-Time 1st Shift**

** Freedom Village**

** Lake Forest, CA**

**Come work at a place where you can make a difference in the lives of others!**

**Freedom Village** is proud to be a debt free Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and has been serving seniors in South Orange County, California since 1987. Our beautiful campus, includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing.

We are always seeking exceptional people with a passion for working with seniors. Above all, we want people who are dedicated to the mutually rewarding experience that comes from caring for others.

At Freedom Village Residents have the freedom to choose from four dining venues, including indoor fine dining and al-fresco options, with menus created by our **award winning Executive Chef Hugo.** The Outdoor Garden Cafe and Bistro features grilled entrees cooked to order by our Chef and Cooks.

Responsibilities for this position include:

Set up the main line

Prepare sauces or gravies

Prepare and cook lunch for Freedom Cafe

Cook the soup of the day

Prepare the Chefs special

Prep for the next day

Maintain proper food handling, safety, and sanitation standards while preparing food

Candidates must have understanding of overall food service production. Knowledge of state and federal regulations. Experience in quality food production and excellent dining service. Two (2) plus years food service experience in a restaurant, hospital or senior living retirement community setting.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 7:00am to 1:30pm. Employment hours and days may vary from time to time in order to meet the needs of our residents, special events, and holidays

Salary:$18.00 per hour

*Position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,000. $500 payable after successfully completing 6 months of continued employment and $500 after successfully completing 12 months of continued employment.

*Offer of employment is contingent upon successful fingerprint clearance through Department of Justice, background check, physical exam, TB, drug screen. *Covid-19 vaccination required .

Interested applicants apply online or in person at Freedom Village, 23442 El Toro Road, Building 1, Lake Forest, CA. EOE