Cook

Company: White Sands La Jolla - a HumanGood community
Location: San Ysidro
Posted on: February 9, 2026

Job Description:

White Sands, a HumanGood life plan community (CCRC) in beautiful La Jolla, CA, is seeking an on call cook to join our team. As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that our residents are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. Schedule : On Call, available on weekdays & weekends Pay Range: $21.00-22.00.00/hr. To be successful in this role, you would have: 1-3 years of related work experience High school diploma or equivalent Some culinary schooling preferred Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. ServSafe certification and/or Food Handlers Certification or enrollment in the certification course preferred. Job Duties: Prepares food, including but not limited to: washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning; Cooks food including: baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking; Provides meals that are properly cooked, tasty, and attractive meeting high standards for quality and presentation and ensuring dietary needs are met; Complies with all food preparation standards and health and safety requirements; Maintains sanitary standards for the handling, transportation, and storage of food; Is able to prepare menu items from scratch and to order Accepts directives from supervisor and performs duties in a cooperative manner; Mission Essential Our values define how and why we serve our mission, but our team members make up our HumanGood culture. You would display behavior that supports our mission, vision, behaviors and values that include: Passion Inclusion Courage Innovation Impact What's in it for you? As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU. At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay. Full-Time Team Members: 20 days of paid time off, plus 7 company holidays (increases with years of service) 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1 st of the month following your start date $25tax per line Cell Phone Plan Tuition Reimbursement 5 star employer-paid employee assistance program Find additional benefits here: www.HGcareers.org Part-Time/Per Diem Team Members: Medical benefits start the 1 st of the month following your start date Matching 401(k) $25tax per line Cell Phone Plan Come see what HumanGood has to offer! Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, and physical abilities test. Candidates must also successfully pass a drug screen and the Department of Justice Criminal background clearance. HumanGood is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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