Cook

Reliant Management; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Management in Lynwood, CA is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare meals for residents in our healthcare dining program. You will work with diet orders and planned menus to deliver quality, appetizing dishes.

This role emphasizes food safety, portion control, and timely service, with food temperatures and tray assembly monitored to meet regulatory standards. Experience in healthcare or long-term care is a plus; on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to planned menu and production sheets.
• Handles food using proper food safety techniques.
• Maintains food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner and checks taste and palatability prior to service.
• Maintains proper food temperatures during preparation and service; records temperatures as required.
• Assists with tray line setup and assembles trays according to menu and diet orders, checking accuracy during service.

Job description

Cook

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsibleCookto prepare food items of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the needs of our residents for the dining room. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and as directed.

• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.

• Insures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to insure quality taste and palatability prior to service.

• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.

• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.