Cook

Huntington-Drive-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington-Drive-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals according to federal, state, and local standards under the supervision of the Dietary Department. You will work with the Dietician to ensure resident nutritional needs are met.

You will review menus, handle food safely, and serve meals with appropriate portions while coordinating with other departments. Strong English communication and ability to follow instructions are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital.
• Must be able to cook food in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the resident's nutritional needs.
• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation.
• Handling food in a sanitary manner.
• Preparing and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serving food according to established portion control recommended.
• Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Assuring all meals are served on time, including snacks.
• Coordinating food service with other departments.
• Being responsible for avoiding food wastes.
• Maintaining food service equipment.
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
• Keeping worktables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations.
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal.
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

Skills

Cooking large quantities

English language

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary Department management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the resident's nutritional needs

• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation

• Handling food in a sanitary manner

• Preparing and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

• Serving food according to established portion control recommended

• Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident

• Assuring all meals are served on time, including snacks

• Coordinating food service with other departments

• Being responsible for avoiding food wastes

• Maintaining food service equipment

• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up

• Keeping worktables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations

• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal

• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times

• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility

• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital

• Must be able to cook food in large quantities

• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

• Work environment may be warm

• May encounter frequent interruptions

• May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus