Cook

VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards under the Dietary Department. You will work with a Dietitian to ensure menus meet residents' nutritional needs and oversee sanitary food handling and timely service.

The role requires at least 1 year in nursing facility or hospital food service, the ability to cook in large quantities, and strong English reading/writing skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with residents' nutritional needs
• Review menus prior to food preparation
• Handle food in a sanitary manner
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Serve food according to established portion control recommended
• Inspect special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident
• Ensure all meals are served on time, including snacks
• Coordinate food service with other departments
• Avoid food wastes
• Maintain food service equipment
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and cleanup
• Keep worktables and equipment clean
• Dispose of food and waste per facility regulations
• Obtain food supplies for the next meal
• Follow safety regulations at all times
• Adhere to facility policies and confidentiality rules

Skills

Cooking in large quantities

English language proficiency

Following 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