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Senior Nutrition Program Cook

Make a Difference in Your Community Every Day

Join our team and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of seniors throughout Merced County. In this position, you will help prepare and serve hundreds of nutritious meals each day, ensuring older adults receive the nourishment they need to remain healthy, independent, and connected to their community. For many of our clients, the meal you help prepare may be the most important meal of their day.

This is more than a cooking job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local seniors while gaining valuable experience in large-scale food production, nutrition-focused meal preparation, and public service. Whether you are looking to advance your culinary career, gain experience in institutional food service, or grow into a leadership role, this position provides an excellent foundation for future opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Must be dependable and punctual for a Monday through Friday shift from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Must have cooking and food preparation experience.
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.
• Assist in the production of hundreds of meals daily while maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain productivity and effective time management throughout the workday.
• Work independently, stay focused on assigned tasks, and contribute to overall kitchen operations.
• Possess a valid Food Handler Card.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on the lives of seniors in Merced County.
• Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fighting food insecurity and supporting healthy aging.
• Gain experience in high-volume meal production and nutrition-based food service.
• Develop skills that can lead to opportunities in culinary management, healthcare dining, senior nutrition programs, school nutrition, and other food service leadership roles.
• Take pride in knowing that the work you do each day helps ensure that local seniors receive a nutritious meal they can depend on.

Your work will matter. Every meal prepared helps support the health, dignity, and independence of older adults throughout our community.

Senior Nutrition Program Cook

Make a Difference in Your Community Every Day

Join our team and play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of seniors throughout Merced County. In this position, you will help prepare and serve hundreds of nutritious meals each day, ensuring older adults receive the nourishment they need to remain healthy, independent, and connected to their community. For many of our clients, the meal you help prepare may be the most important meal of their day.

This is more than a cooking job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of local seniors while gaining valuable experience in large-scale food production, nutrition-focused meal preparation, and public service. Whether you are looking to advance your culinary career, gain experience in institutional food service, or grow into a leadership role, this position provides an excellent foundation for future opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Must be dependable and punctual for a Monday through Friday shift from 4:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Must have cooking and food preparation experience.
• Prepare meals according to standardized recipes specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.
• Assist in the production of hundreds of meals daily while maintaining quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking skills and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain productivity and effective time management throughout the workday.
• Work independently, stay focused on assigned tasks, and contribute to overall kitchen operations.
• Possess a valid Food Handler Card.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards and guidelines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Why Join Us?

• Make a direct impact on the lives of seniors in Merced County.
• Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fighting food insecurity and supporting healthy aging.
• Gain experience in high-volume meal production and nutrition-based food service.
• Develop skills that can lead to opportunities in culinary management, healthcare dining, senior nutrition programs, school nutrition, and other food service leadership roles.
• Take pride in knowing that the work you do each day helps ensure that local seniors receive a nutritious meal they can depend on.

Your work will matter. Every meal prepared helps support the health, dignity, and independence of older adults throughout our community.

• Minimum of 1 year previous experience in the food industry preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast paced environment
• Do simple arithmetic
• Able to follow oral and written directions
• Be able to lift 30 Lbs.
• Be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must pass a criminal background check

EOE/AA