Cook

Monrovia-Gardens-Healthcare-Center; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Monrovia-Gardens Healthcare Center is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in preparing meals in accordance with federal, state, and local standards under the guidance of Dietary Department management. You will work with a dietician to ensure residents receive nutritionally appropriate meals and review menus prior to preparation.

The role requires at least 1 year of experience in nursing facility or hospital food service, ability to cook in large quantities, and strong English literacy for

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with federal, state, and local standards
• Work with Dietician to ensure diet meets residents’ nutritional needs
• Review menus prior to food preparation
• Handle food in a sanitary manner
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing
• Serve food according to portion control
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure correct diet is served
• Maintain sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal prep and cleanup
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Dispose of food and waste per facility regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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 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.

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