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Cook
Eskaton
Location : Carmichael, CA, 95608
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : $20.00 to $24.98/hour
Date Posted : 2 December 2025
Cook (Full Time)
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Eskaton is a nonprofit senior services provider serving Northern California’s older adults for over 55 years. With over 25 communities and services throughout Northern California, Eskaton is a great company to join and build your career.
Eskaton genuinely cares about the financial security, health and well-being of our team members. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including a 401K retirement fund matching program, Eskaton employees appreciate knowing their work makes a real difference in the community and in the lives they touch.
At Eskaton, being inclusive is one of our core values. This means that we celebrate diversity and equity for all who live and work with us, building a culture of belonging and community across the aging spectrum.Our Benefits include but are not limited to...
- Competitive Health Plan, including dental and vision coverage
- Company paid life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K with Company Match Retirement Program (Minimum eligibility requirements apply)
- Paid Time Off programs
- Voluntary benefits & supplemental insurance available
This position is eligible for Eskaton's health benefits package the first of the month following 60 days of employment and Paid Time Off benefits program after 90 days of employment.
Position Summary:
The Cook is responsible for the preparation and serving of meals for the residents, for cooking a variety of foods that ensure the highest quality and resident satisfaction, maintains cleanliness of food services area. supervises the kitchen staff in the absence of Manager or Lead Cook.
The starting salary for this position ranges from $20.00 to $24.98/hour. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.
Position Responsibilities include:
- Applies sanitation and safety techniques while working.
- Responsible for all kitchen activities in the absence of the Food and Nutrition Manager/Lead Cook.
- Prepares, cooks meals according to menus and recipes and adheres to all diets.
- Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
- Practices and applies portion control during preparation and service of all diets.
- Performs cleaning and maintenance of kitchen community and equipment according to schedules, and procedures. Maintains logs.
- Communicates and changes or substitutions on daily menus to supervisor.
- Ensures proper labeling, dating and rotation of foods in all storage areas.
- Works in accordance with safety guidelines established by the community with emphasis on the use of proper body mechanics and safe work practices.
- Familiar with food service disaster plan.
Qualifications
Education:High school graduate or GED.
Training and Experience:Must have one to two years recent experience as a cook. Serve Safe Certification.
Job Knowledge:Must have knowledge of safe food handling and preparation. Must have knowledge of good practices to avoid waste and misuse. Must have the ability to present foods in an attractive and palatable manner and to test quality of food by taste and smell. Must have a broad knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation. Must have a broad knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables.
The final candidate must successfully pass Eskaton's post offer, pre-employment testing which includes a criminal background check, drug test, TB screen test and health screen. All new hires are required to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
Eskaton is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Proficiency in scratch soups, sauces, gravies, and handling various breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees is essential. Mastering portion control and safe food handling practices significantly enhances meal quality and resident satisfaction in Carmichael’s senior care kitchens.
Cooks often progress by refining skills in food safety, menu adaptation, and kitchen supervision. Experience with diverse recipes and managing kitchen tasks can lead to roles like lead cook or kitchen manager, especially in community-focused organizations across Northern California.
A Cook in senior services must blend culinary skills with dietary knowledge, ensuring meals meet health requirements and resident preferences. Attention to sanitation, food rotation, and the ability to step in as a lead cook when needed distinguishes this role.
Eskaton emphasizes inclusivity, community impact, and comprehensive benefits like 401k matching and wellness programs, making their Cook roles uniquely rewarding, combining culinary duties with meaningful service to older adults.
Eskaton offers structured benefits, paid time off, and training opportunities, fostering growth and well-being. Their focus on diversity and safety creates a supportive environment that values culinary skill enhancement alongside community care.
Yes, Cook salaries in Carmichael typically range from $20.00 to $24.98 per hour, influenced by experience, skills, and the specific responsibilities within senior care kitchens, aligning well with Northern California’s cost of living and market conditions.
Serve Safe certification is often required, reflecting the importance of food safety in senior care environments. Additionally, knowledge of local health regulations and sanitation standards is highly beneficial for cooks in Carmichael.
Candidates with hands-on experience in meal preparation for diverse diets, strong sanitation practices, and leadership skills in kitchen settings tend to stand out. Familiarity with senior care food service protocols also boosts employability locally.
Eskaton’s Cook role focuses more on nutrition tailored to older adults and community service, rather than high-volume restaurant pace. Emphasis is placed on meal quality, safety, and teamwork within a nonprofit healthcare setting.
Cooks at Eskaton must balance menu adherence with dietary restrictions, supervise kitchen cleanliness rigorously, and occasionally lead in the absence of management, all within a setting focused on senior residents’ well-being.
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