Hospital Kitchen Lead - Dietary Support & Meal Prep

(Ocean Ridge Post Acute) Alamitos Ridge Heathcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, sanitary meals for residents.

You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, record temperatures, and assist with serving while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, a year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certificate, with training provided and opportunities to progress.

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.

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.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately. Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Willing to supervise and to work under supervision. Ensure cleaning schedules are followed.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu following

Record temperatures

ServSafe certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospital/long-term care cook experience

Tools

PCC

Job description

PACS is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring safe, sanitary meals for residents.

You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, record temperatures, and assist with serving while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, a year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience, and a ServSafe certificate, with training provided and opportunities to progress.