Lead Hospital Kitchen Cook — Menu, Safety & Supervisory

River Valley Care Center in; Live Oak (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Care Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and maintaining sanitary facilities while assisting with serving and supervising dietary staff when needed.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience. A ServSafe certificate is required to maintain food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility for at least 1 year.
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.

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 and prepare pureed foods; assist with serving meals.

Skills

Sanitation standards

Food preparation

Menu adherence

Temperature recording

Supervisory ability (in absence)

Communication with management

Education

High school diploma

1 year hospital/long-term care cook experience

ServSafe certificate (required)

Job description

River Valley Care Center is seeking a cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. The role requires preparing meals, following menus, and maintaining sanitary facilities while assisting with serving and supervising dietary staff when needed.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of hospital/long-term care cooking experience. A ServSafe certificate is required to maintain food safety standards.