Lead Cook - Long-Term Care Kitchen & Dining

La Mesa Healthcare Center in; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

La Mesa Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time dietary cook to prepare meals in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will follow menus, measure portions, and prepare special diets while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, assisting with meal service, and supporting dietary staff. A high school diploma and at least 1 year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience are required; ServSafe certification is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility.
• Read and follow technical procedures and recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Maintain 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.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.
• Prepare pureed foods.
• Assist with serving the meals.
• Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns to Administrator/Director of Nurses.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu following

Recipe reading

Supervision (absent staff)

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ServSafe

PCC knowledge

Job description

La Mesa Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time dietary cook to prepare meals in a hospital/long-term care setting. You will follow menus, measure portions, and prepare special diets while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

Responsibilities include recording temperatures, assisting with meal service, and supporting dietary staff. A high school diploma and at least 1 year of hospital or long-term care cooking experience are required; ServSafe certification is needed.