Cook

Location: Auburn, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Join the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas are seeking a dependable and experienced Cook to join our campus community in Auburn, California. This is an opportunity to prepare nutritious, high-quality meals while creating a welcoming dining experience for our Sisters, guests, and retreat participants in a mission-driven environment centered on compassion, hospitality, and respect.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position
• Competitive pay: $18.00-$24.00/hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Meaningful work in a supportive, mission-focused community

What You'll Do

• Prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to menus, recipes, and dietary needs.
• Ensure meals are nutritious, appealing, and served safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Assist with inventory, food storage, and kitchen organization.
• Support special events, retreats, and catering as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Provide friendly, respectful service to Sisters, guests, and coworkers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of professional cooking experience in a restaurant, healthcare, assisted living, or similar food service setting.
• Valid California Food Handler Card.
• Experience preparing meals from standardized recipes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, physical, and TB test.

Our Mission

Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. Every member of our team helps extend mercy, hospitality, dignity, and respect through their work each day.

If you're passionate about preparing quality meals and want to make a meaningful difference in a caring community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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