Cook

Heritage Manor Care; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility is seeking a full-time cook to prepare food according to menus while ensuring safety and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in food preparation. Responsibilities include adhering to recipes, preparing meals timely, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. This role offers a competitive pay rate based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 months related experience or training is required.
• Knowledge of special diets is necessary.
• Knowledge of special diets required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to the menu safely and sanitary.
• Ensures proper preparation and serving of meals.
• Follows safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleans food service equipment and areas.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows department procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Menu planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience or training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full-time cook. Pay Rate Depending on experience. Prefer experience in Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services manager.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of feeds according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows department procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.