Healthcare Kitchen Cook — Nutritious Meals & Timely Service

Huntington-Drive-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington-Drive-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals according to federal, state, and local standards under the supervision of the Dietary Department. You will work with the Dietician to ensure resident nutritional needs are met.

You will review menus, handle food safely, and serve meals with appropriate portions while coordinating with other departments. Strong English communication and ability to follow instructions are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital.
• Must be able to cook food in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the resident's nutritional needs.
• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation.
• Handling food in a sanitary manner.
• Preparing and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serving food according to established portion control recommended.
• Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Assuring all meals are served on time, including snacks.
• Coordinating food service with other departments.
• Being responsible for avoiding food wastes.
• Maintaining food service equipment.
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
• Keeping worktables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations.
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal.
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

Skills

Cooking large quantities

English language

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Huntington-Drive-Health-and-Rehabilitation-Center seeks an experienced cook to prepare meals according to federal, state, and local standards under the supervision of the Dietary Department. You will work with the Dietician to ensure resident nutritional needs are met.

You will review menus, handle food safely, and serve meals with appropriate portions while coordinating with other departments. Strong English communication and ability to follow instructions are required.