Cook

Rinaldicares; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinaldicares in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Cook to prepare meals for residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, with weekend shifts.

You will work with the Dietary Department, ensure sanitary handling, portion control, and coordination with other departments, contributing to resident well-being and comfort.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of food service experience in a nursing facility or hospital.
• Ability to cook in large quantities.
• Knowledge of food preparation procedures.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Work with dietician to ensure meals meet nutritional needs.
• Review menus before food preparation.
• Handle food in a sanitary manner.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appealing.
• Serve meals according to portion control guidelines.
• Inspect diet trays to ensure correct diets.
• Ensure meals are served on time, including snacks.
• Coordinate food service with other departments.
• Avoid food waste.
• Maintain food service equipment.
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety guidelines.
• Keep work tables and storage areas clean.
• Dispose of food waste per regulations.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Follow safety regulations at all times.
• Follow facility policies and protect resident confidentiality.

Skills

Large-quantity cooking

Sanitation & safety

English literacy

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Must be able to work weekends

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.

The Cook will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse as required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents 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.

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