COOK - ON-CALL / FT / PT

ACC Senior Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Paid Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Employee Meal Options

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

A non-profit senior care provider based in Sacramento is seeking an ON-CALL Cook to prepare meals, including therapeutic diets, while ensuring quality and safety standards. This full-time position requires a minimum of one year of cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility, and proficiency in English is essential. The role involves preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring resident satisfaction regarding meals. The company offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must have Food Handler Card within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills required.
• Must know basic kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special therapeutic diet meals for residents.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus.
• Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet.
• Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals through quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
• Cleans cooking utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen areas.
• Responsible for other dietary service tasks as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Basic kitchen sanitation

Education

High school graduation or GED

Job description

Job Title

Cook: ON-CALL, FT/PT

Pay Range: $19-22/hr

Start Date: 01/07/2025

Company Overview

ACC Senior Services is an award‑winning not‑for‑profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Meal Options
• Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

General Summary

The Dietary Cook prepares resident meals, including therapeutic diets, according to Quality Assurance standards and federal and state regulations. The Dietary Cook position is an hourly (non‑exempt) position and reports to the Culinary Services Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special therapeutic diet meals for residents.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet; ensures all safety procedures are followed in the preparation of meals, for Care Center residents.
• Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals through quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
• Uses the steam table to maintain meals at proper temperatures before they are served.
• Cleans cooking utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen areas according to schedules and prescribed methods.
• Makes appropriate notations of food exchanges on daily menus.
• Responsible for other dietary service tasks as needed by the Dining Services Manager.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must have Food Handler Card within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills required.
• Must know basic kitchen sanitation.
• High school graduation or GED required.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Health and Human Services