Cook (skilled nursing facility)

Marlora; Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital in Long Beach, California is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare a wide variety of meals for residents, staff, and visitors. You will plan meal services, follow menus, and ensure meals are served safely and attractively.

The ideal candidate has volume food production experience, a Serve-Safe certification, and strong teamwork to support an efficient kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in commercial/volume food preparation required.
• Serve-Safe Certification required.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents/patients, employees, and visitors.
• Plan and coordinate meal services to meet mealtime schedules.
• Prepare food according to menus and recipes, and ensure that all food is served safely and attractively.
• Direct other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to sanitation regulations and practices.
• Perform related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned.
• Collaborate with Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager to ensure effective food service operations.

Skills

Volume food production

Sanitation knowledge

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Serve-Safe Certification

Job description

Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility) - Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cook to join our team at Marlora Post Acute Rehabilitation Hospital in Long Beach, California. As a Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a wide variety of foods for our residents/patients, employees, and visitors. You will plan and coordinate meal services, ensuring that all food is prepared according to menus and recipes, and that mealtime schedules are met. If you have a passion for cooking and are committed to providing exceptional customer service, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of foods for residents/patients, employees, and visitors
• Plan and coordinate meal services to meet mealtime schedules
• Prepare food according to menus and recipes, and ensure that all food is served safely and attractively
• Direct other Food and Nutrition Services employees in the absence of the Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment, adhering to sanitation regulations and practices
• Perform related duties and cleaning duties, as assigned
• Collaborate with Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager to ensure effective food service operations

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in commercial/volume food preparation required
• Serve-Safe Certification required
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the spoken English language
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy
• Strong knowledge of volume food production methods and techniques, sanitation regulations and practices, and food-related nutrition principles
• Ability to positively interact with residents/patients and solve operational problems in absence of Food Service Director and Assistant Food Service Director/Chef Manager

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate: $23 - $25 per hour
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic team environment
• Chance to make a difference in the lives of our residents/patients and their families