Full Time Cook
Job Title: Cook
Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our culinary team.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents.
Your culinary expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our residents' dining experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Food Preparation & Cooking:
+ Prepare and cook a variety of meals in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines.
+ Accurately prepare special diets and pureed foods as required.
* Safety & Sanitation:
+ Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cooking areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
+ Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets.
* Collaboration & Communication:
+ Work harmoniously with staff across all departments to ensure smooth meal service.
+ Assist in serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere.
+ Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
* Training & Supervision:
+ Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
+ Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.
* Presentation:
+ Strive to make food presentation appealing to residents, enhancing their dining experience.
Qualifications:
* Education & Experience:
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
* Skills:
+ Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes effectively.
+ Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
+ Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
* Certificates & Licenses:
+ Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
+ Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
+ Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Physical Demands:
* Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasional sitting.
* Frequently reach, push, and pull; lift up to 50 pounds.
* Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching occasionally.
* Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Encinitas, US-CA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Catering
- Recruiter: Aviara Healthcare Center
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: JR118512
- Posted: 2025-01-03 07:22:10 -
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