Cook Part-Time

(Sierra Valley Rehab Center) Sierra Nevada SNF, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Valley Rehab Center is hiring a Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing diverse meals for residents, following menus, and maintaining strict sanitation.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and be able to read recipes and kitchen procedures. ServSafe certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; hospital or long-term care cook experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Must obtain ServSafe certificate and stay in good standing with health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare meals and cook large quantities according to menus and portion guides.
• Follow prepared menus, monitor temperatures and ensure patient dietary needs are met.
• Assist with serving meals and presenting food appealing to residents.
• Work with other departments and maintain sanitation in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist in training dietary staff and ensure cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

$18.00-$18.50 an hour Based on Experience

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.

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.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

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.

Employer Statement

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.

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. 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.