Clinical Kitchen Lead — Long-Term Care

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen and prepare meals for residents following menus and special diets.

The role requires the ability to prepare meals in large quantities, maintain temperatures, and cooperate with other departments. Requires High School diploma or equivalent and ServSafe certification; hospital or long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Read procedures

Tasteful meal prep

Large-quantity cooking

Sanitation standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will ensure a safe, sanitary kitchen and prepare meals for residents following menus and special diets.

The role requires the ability to prepare meals in large quantities, maintain temperatures, and cooperate with other departments. Requires High School diploma or equivalent and ServSafe certification; hospital or long-term care experience preferred.