Cook - H

Westview Healthcare Center; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center in Auburn is seeking a dedicated cook to maintain kitchen standards and prepare meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting and possess effective communication skills. Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, preparing special diets, and supervising dietary staff. This role demands physical stamina and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare meals and special diets accurately.
• Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Description

Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner. Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guides. Prepare special diets accurately and record food temperatures for meals. Prepare pureed foods and ensure food presentation is appealing to residents. Work cooperatively with personnel across all departments and assist with serving meals. Maintain sanitation by cleaning cooking areas and serving carts, and ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.

Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and ensure all responsibilities are fulfilled.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
3. Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
4. Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions.
5. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
6. Problem-solving and reasoning skills to interpret instructions and solve practical problems.
7. Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate. PCC knowledge and good standing with the Department of Public Health preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Visual acuity for close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Work Environment:

Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Note: Management retains the right to reassign duties as necessary. This description provides a general overview and may be modified as required.