Hospital/LTC Kitchen Cook with Supervisory Duties

Crystal Ridge Care Center in; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Ridge Care Center in Grass Valley, CA, seeks a qualified cook to lead the kitchen in the supervisor's absence. You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, and ensure safety and sanitation while coordinating with dietary staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital or long-term care kitchen experience. A ServSafe certificate is required and ongoing training is provided; reading procedures and following recipes is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• 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 guidelines; prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures; prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving meals and maintain sanitation of cooking areas.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses; participate in training of dietary staff.
• Supervise when necessary and ensure cleaning schedules are followed.
• Present food attractively and cooperate with other staff.

Skills

Reading procedures

Follow recipes

Presentation skills

Math skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Hospital/long-term care cook experience

Job description

Crystal Ridge Care Center in Grass Valley, CA, seeks a qualified cook to lead the kitchen in the supervisor's absence. You will prepare meals in large quantities, follow menus, and ensure safety and sanitation while coordinating with dietary staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital or long-term care kitchen experience. A ServSafe certificate is required and ongoing training is provided; reading procedures and following recipes is essential.