Cook

Generations Healthcare; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sign-on bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Generations Healthcare is seeking a full-time PM Cook in Pleasanton to support daily food services for residents. You will prepare meals per planned menus, help ensure correct diet orders, and work within established food safety policies.

The role requires cooking large quantities, coordinating with the dietitian, and maintaining quality, appearance, and portion control. Competitive benefits apply to full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect special diet trays to assure correct diet is served to residents.
• Complete necessary forms and reports and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes.
• Ensure all food procedures follow established policies.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Serve food with proper portion control.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets as planned.
• Prepare food using standardized recipes and special diet orders.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Leadership

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Starting at $21.00 - $23.00 Full Time PM cook / Friday-Tuesday schedule 12pm-8:30pm

Position Overview

The primary role of the Dietary Cook is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.
• Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
• Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time.
• Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to)

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older, have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

For more detailed information, including a virtual 360 tour, please visit www.lifegen.net.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race(including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.