THE COMPANY: Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community is a non-profit organization in Escondido that opened in 2009. We are licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and offer independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. We seek to help our residents age in place as we strive toward our mission to "honor God by serving others with love and compassion." Shift Availability: Full-time. 5 days per week M-F or Tu-Sat (kitchen closed Sunday). 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 10:30 am to 7:30 pm. Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for benefits, which include a PPO or HMO health insurance, employer-funded HRA, dental & vision coverage, paid holidays, vacation accrual, sick leave, and a 401(k) with employer contributions. Job Description: We're looking for responsible, friendly, and service-oriented individuals to join our kitchen team in preparing delicious and nutritious meals for our seniors. For many of our residents, dining with friends is an enjoyable social event, and our staff strive to offer a positive experience with good food and friendly service. We welcome all applicants who can work well independently and as part of a team, display professionalism and culinary knowledge, and take pride in excellent service. To carry out these responsibilities successfully, candidates should have the following qualities: • Prior professional cooking experience is required • Available to work on holidays • Have a positive attitude and service-minded approach • Able to pass a fingerprinted criminal background check (Livescan) • Able to pass a health screening, TB test, and drug test • Able to lift at least 40 lbs. and work on your feet • Able to bend, stretch, pull, push, etc. as needed for cooking tasks • Be punctual and have reliable attendance