Hospital/LTC Cook — Lead Kitchen in Absence

Arvin Post Acute; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arvin Post Acute in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a full-time cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The position requires preparing meals, following menus, adjusting for special diets, and maintaining sanitary kitchen standards.

Typical schedule is Wed, Sat, Sun 4:30am–1:00pm and Thu/Fri 9:30am–6:00pm, with a wage of $21–$22 per hour. This role includes food safety duties, recording temperatures, supervising dietary staff when needed, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, clean, sanitary manner.
• Prepare tasteful meals and cook large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures and prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving meals and maintain clean cooking area and carts.
• Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Reading procedures

Follow recipes

Food presentation

Math skills (fractions/percentages)

Problem solving

Communicating with management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Arvin Post Acute in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a full-time cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The position requires preparing meals, following menus, adjusting for special diets, and maintaining sanitary kitchen standards.

Typical schedule is Wed, Sat, Sun 4:30am–1:00pm and Thu/Fri 9:30am–6:00pm, with a wage of $21–$22 per hour. This role includes food safety duties, recording temperatures, supervising dietary staff when needed, and coordinating with