Dietary Cook & Kitchen Supervisor (Hospital/LTC)

(Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center) Koa Holdings, LLC; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and supervise dietary staff as needed.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, plus ServSafe certification. You will work on-site in a healthcare setting with a focus on safety and quality nutrition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for not less than one year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes; ability to read and follow technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff; present food appealing to residents.
• Cooperate with other departments; follow cleaning schedules.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.

Skills

Read and follow recipes

Read technical procedures

Present information clearly

Cooperate with staff

Supervisory responsibility in absence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals, follow menus, and supervise dietary staff as needed.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, plus ServSafe certification. You will work on-site in a healthcare setting with a focus on safety and quality nutrition.