Dietary Cook for Senior Living Kitchen

Generationshealthcare; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Sign-on bonus (if applicable)

Job summary

Plum Tree Care Center in San Jose, part of Generations Healthcare, is seeking a Dietary Cook for per diem coverage. The role focuses on assisting with all food functions, following established policies and procedures to ensure quality meals for residents.

You will inspect diet trays, coordinate with the dietitian, prepare meals per planned menus, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while delivering palatable, properly portioned dishes. Join a supportive team.

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 make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• 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.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• 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.

Job description

Plum Tree Care Center in San Jose, part of Generations Healthcare, is seeking a Dietary Cook for per diem coverage. The role focuses on assisting with all food functions, following established policies and procedures to ensure quality meals for residents.

You will inspect diet trays, coordinate with the dietitian, prepare meals per planned menus, and maintain sanitation and safety standards while delivering palatable, properly portioned dishes. Join a supportive team.