Cook - Full Time

(East Bay Post Acute) Bilberry Holdings, LLC; California; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Post Acute in California seeks a dependable Full-Time Cook to manage the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and ensure safety and sanitation to support resident dining experiences.

The role requires at least 1 year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, ServSafe certification, and the ability to supervise in the supervisor's absence. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least 1 year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare large quantities of meals and follow menus and portion guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately and record food temperatures.
• Assist with serving meals and supervise dietary staff in the absence of supervisor.
• Report resident care concerns to the Administrator or Director of Nurses.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu following

Portion control

Meal presentation

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

PCC experience (preferred)

Tools

PCC (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Now Hiring: Cook East Bay Post Acute Position: Cook Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per Hour (DOE)

Join Our Dietary Team! East Bay Post Acute is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and hardworking Cook to join our team on a Full-Time basis.

General Purpose It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Maintain 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

• 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.

If you are dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about providing excellent service, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Join East Bay Post Acute?

As a member of our dietary team, you will play an important role in supporting the health, comfort, and overall dining experience of our residents.

This Full-Time opportunity is a great way to join a supportive healthcare environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Compensation

Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

East Bay Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.