Cook - FT

PACS Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Job summary

PACS Group, Inc. is seeking a Cook in San Diego. This full-time role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, preparing meals, and supervising kitchen staff when necessary. The pay ranges from $18.00 to $22.00 an hour based on experience.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and at least one year of relevant cooking experience in healthcare settings. If you're passionate about food and teamwork, apply today!

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least one year.
• ServSafe Certificate required.
• Knowledge of PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in safe, sanitary manner.
• Prepare pureed foods and special diets.
• Assist with serving meals and clean the cooking area.
• Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Ability to prepare tasteful meals

Knowledge of portion control

Supervisory skills

Ability to follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Cook - FTApplylocations: San Diego Post Acutetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR166170Pay Range: $18.00 an hour to $22.00 an hour (based on experience)Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k MatchingMaintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner. Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities. Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments. Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff. Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. Qualification Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year. Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health. Physical Demands The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.