Hospital Kitchen Lead Cook - Special Diets & Safe Prep

PACS Group; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group's Santa Rosa facility is seeking a Full-time Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the Dietary department. The role involves preparing meals, following prepared menus, and ensuring safety and sanitation in a high-volume setting.

The schedule is Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 4:30am-1:00pm and Thursday and Friday 9:30am-6:00pm. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are essential, with hospital or long-term care cook experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hospital or long-term care cooking experience (≥1 year).
• ServSafe certificate required.
• Ability to read recipes and follow portion guides.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare meals in large quantities following menus and portion guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for meals; prepare pureed foods.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments and supervise in absence.
• Follow cleaning schedules; assist with serving meals.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator or Director of Nurses.
• Present food appealingly to residents.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Temperature recording

Menu following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

PACS Group's Santa Rosa facility is seeking a Full-time Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the Dietary department. The role involves preparing meals, following prepared menus, and ensuring safety and sanitation in a high-volume setting.

The schedule is Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 4:30am-1:00pm and Thursday and Friday 9:30am-6:00pm. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are essential, with hospital or long-term care cook experience preferred.