Cook

Royal Terrace Healthcare; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your-sal

Health Benefits

401K

Paid vacation

Job summary

Royal Terrace Healthcare Center in Duarte, CA is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, using established policies to ensure quality food service for residents.

You will work under the (Asst) Dietary Services Director, manage menus and recipes, follow sanitary procedures, and support a compassionate, person-centered dining experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' dietary experience required, preferably in an acute or long term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course required
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meals per planned menus and dietary guidelines.
• Ensures meals are palatable and served properly to residents.
• Maintains sanitary standards and follows established policies.

Skills

Dietary experience

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Safety/Sanitation course

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? 

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

Cook Perks: 

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities - DOUBLE your salary
• Health Benefits
• 401K

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the preparation of food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations with established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the (Asst) Dietary Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
• Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
• Ensures that all residents are treated fair, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
• Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
• Prepares meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, therapeutic diets and authorized substitutions. Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Prepares and serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Prepares food in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with established policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years' dietary experience required, preferably in an acute or long term care environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of Food Safety/Sanitation course required
• Commitment to the company mission to consistently deliver high quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity, and to enrich every life we touch. Embracing the company values of care & compassion, community, honesty & integrity, teamwork, innovation and safety.

BENEFITS

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation

Salary Range: $20 - 22 per Hour*

*The salary range is the one that Royal Terrace Healthcare Center reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual salary will depend on several factors (e.g., experience, educations, qualifications, etc.).

Royal Terrace Healthcare Center is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Royal Terrace Healthcare Center is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the People Department @ 818-309-2454; press 2