Dietary Cook

Generations Healthcare; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Generations Healthcare is seeking a Dietary Cook with healthcare facility experience in El Cajon, CA. The role involves supporting all food functions, coordinating with departments and the dietitian, and preparing meals per planned menus. Flexible schedule and background checks are required.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, cleanliness, and adherence to dietary restrictions, with opportunities for career growth within the Generations Healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must read, write, and understand English.
• Knowledge of food procedures and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all food functions as directed and in accordance with policies.
• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility's dietitian and implement recommended changes.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Cooking large quantities

English proficiency

Food safety

Job description

Dietary Cook With Healthcare Facility Experience, Preferred

El Cajon, 92021
Wage: $22/hr
Hours and schedule varies (flexible)

Bradley Court, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Dietary Cook to join our team.

Job Description

The primary role of the Dietary Cook is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submit to the Director of Food Services.

• Coordinate food service with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menus.
• Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
• Prepare meals according to resident food preferences and special dietary requirement.
• Assist in the production of all menu items.
• Demonstrate safe food handling procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and storage areas.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of Dietary Supervisor

Benefits

We offer competitive compensations packages, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love.

Please note

This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.