Lead Cook - Hospital & Long-Term Care Kitchen

PACS Group; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires safe kitchen practices, ability to prepare meals in large quantities, and adherence to menus and special diets.

Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is preferred and ServSafe certification is required. The position emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and the ability to train dietary staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

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.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
• Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and sanitation practices.
• Supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Menu following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires safe kitchen practices, ability to prepare meals in large quantities, and adherence to menus and special diets.

Experience in hospital or long-term care settings is preferred and ServSafe certification is required. The position emphasizes teamwork, sanitation, and the ability to train dietary staff as needed.