Dietary Cook

Pleasant Hill Post Acute in; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasant Hill Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Cook for the PM shift to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role reports to the Dietary Supervisor and requires maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen while preparing meals for residents.

Responsibilities include following menus, portion control, preparing special diets, recording temperatures, preparing pureed foods, serving meals, and collaborating across departments.

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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Temperature checks

Menu following

Dietary modification

Team collaboration

Supervisory duties

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dietary Cook (Food Services)

Job Opening: Dietary Cook - Full-Time PM Shift

Location: Pleasant Hill Post Acute

Wage: Starting at $20 per hour

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.