Cook - Part Time

Shadelands Post Acute; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. This role reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Essential duties include maintaining a sanitary kitchen, preparing meals to menus, and ensuring resident dietary needs are met. Experience in healthcare food service and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets according to resident needs.
• Record food temperatures for all meals.
• Prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving various meals.
• Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
• 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.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents.
• Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.
• Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 1 year cook experience in hospital/long-term care

Job description

$20 - $22hour The

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets according to resident needs.
• Record food temperatures for all meals.
• Prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving various meals.
• Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
• 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.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents.
• Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.
• Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Job Opening: Dietary Cook - Part-Time

Location: Shadelands Post Acute

Compensation: Starting at $20 - $22hour

The Dietary Cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. This role reports directly to the Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets according to resident needs.
• Record food temperatures for all meals.
• Prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving various meals.
• Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
• 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.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents.
• Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.
• Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.

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.