Cook

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Benefits

401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Palo Alto Post Acute in Palo Alto is seeking a Line Cook for the AM shift to prepare meals in line with patient dietary needs and regulatory requirements under the Head Cook and Director of Food Services.

Responsibilities include verifying ingredient availability, preparing meals, maintaining menus, following safety and storage standards, and ensuring a positive dining experience for patients and residents.

Qualifications

• 1 year food preparation and cooking experience preferably in a hospital, nursing care, or other related medical facility preferred
• Ability to meet all health and background check requirements

Responsibilities

• Reviews menus to ensure ingredients are available/ready
• Prepares meals in accordance with patient needs and preferences
• Maintains and files menus in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Follows all safety, food storage and cleaning standards for the position
• Listens to and serves patients/residents as needed to ensure a positive meal experience
• Participates in setting up and adjusting food service production line to assure that meals are complete, accurate and served on time
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations

Job description

Line Cook- AM SHIFT

Position Summary:

Prepare food in accordance with medical needs of patients and all current federal, state, and local regulations and as may be directed by the Head Cook and/or Director of Food Services.

Qualifications:

• 1 year food preparation and cooking experience preferably in a hospital, nursing care, or other related medical facility preferred
• Ability to meet all health and background check requirements

Responsibilities:

• Reviews menus to ensure ingredients are available/ready
• Prepares meals in accordance with patient needs and preferences
• Maintains and files menus in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Follows all safety, food storage and cleaning standards for the position
• Listens to and serves patients/residents as needed to ensure a positive meal experience
• Participates in setting up and adjusting food service production line to assure that meals are complete, accurate and served on time
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards and regulations

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k)
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.*

Palo Alto Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Palo Alto. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.