Cook

Heritage Manor Care; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Baldwin Park, CA is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility, following approved menus and recipes.

You will work under the dining services manager to ensure safe food handling, timely service, and adherence to diet requirements. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 months of related experience or training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of feeds according to recipes.
• Cooks quality meals according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at meal times.
• Cleans equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
• Labels and dates items in refrigerator and freezer.
• Maintains proper storage of dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu following

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a full-time cook. Pay Rate Depending on experience. Prefer experience in Skilled Nursing Facility.

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.

Requirements

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