Hospital & Long-Term Care Cook — Lead Kitchen

(Yuba City Post Acute) Guava Holdings, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Guava Holdings, LLC is hiring a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for various diets, ensuring safety and sanitary standards, and cooperating with all departments.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required, PCC knowledge preferred, and applicants must be in good standing with public health authorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of cook experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
• Read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Able to interpret instructions from management and staff.
• Remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately and record food temperatures.
• Prepare pureed foods as needed.
• Assist with serving meals and supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Report resident care concerns and participate in staff training.

Skills

Follow recipes

Read procedures

Communication with managers

Problem solving

Team cooperation

Supervisory in absence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Guava Holdings, LLC is hiring a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals for various diets, ensuring safety and sanitary standards, and cooperating with all departments.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with at least one year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience. ServSafe certification is required, PCC knowledge preferred, and applicants must be in good standing with public health authorities.