Line Cook

EPIC Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatsworth Commons Senior Living in Chatsworth, CA is hiring a Dietary Cook to maintain a safe culinary environment and prepare nourishing meals for residents. You will follow menus, ensure proper food temperatures, supervise cleanliness, and assist during health inspections as needed.

Requirements include 1+ year cooking experience, dietary or hospital kitchen background preferred, and Food Handlers or ServSafe certification. Flexible schedule and occasional extra shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ years experience as a Cook.
• Dietary or hospital kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Experience cooking large quantities and ensuring safe temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe culinary environment with infection control.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and organized; maintain safe temperatures.
• Prepare meals following provided menus with residents' needs in mind.
• Assist in Health Department inspections when needed.
• Prepare nourishing meals using non-processed foods where possible.
• Report shortages or needs to Culinary Lead; report equipment issues.
• May work extra shifts or during special occasions.

Skills

Cook experience

Nutrition awareness

Job description

Now Hiring: Dietary Cook

Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is a pillar in assisted living in Chatsworth, CA. We approach every day with one goal: To improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion.

20801 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment
• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity
• Come join employees who have become family!
• Supportive Management team

Benefits:

• Beautiful work environment
• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Pay

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe culinary environment in the facility using strict infection control procedures.
• Kitchen and equipment will be clean and organized at all times. Safe food temperatures willbe maintained at all times according to regulations.
• Dishes will be cleaned and properly stored after every meal.
• Follow the provided food menu for nutritionally sound meals, with the needs andpreferences of the residents kept in mind.
• Contact the Lead or Resident Services Manager to assist in Health Department inspections ifthey occur on your shift.
• Prepare and offer nourishing meals and snacks using as many non-processed foods aspossible.
• Report shortages or needs of snacks or meal ingredients to the Culinary Lead.
• Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to Culinary Lead immediately.
• May be asked to take extra shifts or help with special occasions.
• This may include earlymorning or evening hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have 1+ years experience as a Cook.
• Cook/Dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care home or other related medical facility is preferred but not required.
• Experience in cooking a variety of food in large quantities.
• Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification.
• Experience with food preparation and nutrition.

Chatsworth Commons Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Chatsworth Commons Senior Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.