Dietary Kitchen Lead: Large-Scale Meal Prep & Special Diets

PACS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

401k Matching

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring a safe, sanitary environment and high-quality meals. The role requires following menus, preparing large quantities, and accommodating special diets.

Responsibilities include temperature records, assisting with service, and coordinating with other departments. Equal opportunity employer, diverse workforce, and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare same-quality meals in large quantities per menus.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Work with staff across departments.
• Assist with serving the meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Make food presentable for residents.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Menu adherence

Dietary needs

Job description

PACS is seeking a Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring a safe, sanitary environment and high-quality meals. The role requires following menus, preparing large quantities, and accommodating special diets.

Responsibilities include temperature records, assisting with service, and coordinating with other departments. Equal opportunity employer, diverse workforce, and comprehensive benefits provided.