Full-Time Cook for Senior Care Kitchen

Avalon Health Care Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Avalon Health Care Inc. seeks a dependable Cook for a full-time shift at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. Prepare meals per diet specs, follow safety and sanitation rules, and support dietary services under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Food Handler’s permit or ServSafe, and good English communication. Responsibilities include food prep, serving, sanitation, and inventory support in a non-temperature regulated environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a Food Handler’s permit or a ServSafe certification as per State requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other employees.
• Must pass criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portion, and temperature control procedures and facility policies.
• Direct and assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; check all trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensure proper storage of food and supplies; adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).
• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handler's permit

ServSafe certification

Job description

Avalon Health Care Inc. seeks a dependable Cook for a full-time shift at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. Prepare meals per diet specs, follow safety and sanitation rules, and support dietary services under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, a Food Handler’s permit or ServSafe, and good English communication. Responsibilities include food prep, serving, sanitation, and inventory support in a non-temperature regulated environment.