Compassionate Cook: Senior Care Dining

Heritage Manor Care; Rancho San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Rancho San Diego, California is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals according to standardized recipes while ensuring sanitation and safety standards. The role reports to the dining services manager and supports meal times and food quality.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience, with knowledge of special diets. Pay is dependent on experience and hospitality/healthcare dining experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services manager.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of feeds according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows department procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in Rancho San Diego, California is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals according to standardized recipes while ensuring sanitation and safety standards. The role reports to the dining services manager and supports meal times and food quality.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience, with knowledge of special diets. Pay is dependent on experience and hospitality/healthcare dining experience preferred.