Cook - Novato

Novato Healthcare Center; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novato Healthcare Center in Novato, CA is seeking a dedicated dietary services staff member to prepare nutritious meals for residents in accordance with Federal, State and Corporate requirements. This on-site role emphasizes safety, sanitation and professional conduct.

The position also involves supervising staff when the Director of Nutritional Services is away, attending required meetings, and delivering high-quality consumer service while protecting patient/resident rights.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic understanding of cleanliness, organization and safety.
• Prior food service and/or long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, in a timely manner, nutritious and attractive meals and supplements for all residents according to Federal, State and Corporate requirements.
• Performs duties in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Supervises staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures all patient/resident rights are protected.

Skills

Verbal communication

Read and write English

Safety and cleanliness

Long-term care/food service experience

Job description

Novato Healthcare Center -

Principal Responsibilities: TECHNICAL

• Prepares, in a timely manner, nutritious and attractive meals and supplements for all residents according to Federal, State and Corporate requirements.
• Performs duties in a safe and sanitary manner.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Supervises staff in the absence of the Director of Nutritional Services.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic understanding of cleanliness, organization and safety.
• Prior food service and/or long-term care experience preferred.

CONSUMER SERVICE

• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures all patient/resident rights are protected.