Cook

Heritage Manor Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles is seeking a full-time cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will ensure food safety and sanitation, manage portioning, and keep the kitchen clean. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with some food preparation experience. Join our team to make a difference in the lives of our residents!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special diets is required.
• 1-3 months related experience in a kitchen or similar setting is preferred.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menu safely and hygienically.
• Ensure proper portioning and serving of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas.
• Adheres to 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 for 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 safety knowledge

Sanitation standards

Menu preparation

Portioning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a full-time cook. Pay Rate depends 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 for 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.