Cook

Heritagemanorcare; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritagemanorcare in Sacramento is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents according to menus and safety standards.

You will work under the dining services manager, ensure proper portioning, and help reduce food waste by suggesting menu changes.

Qualifications

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

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 food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Menu adherence

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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

• 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.