Nursing Facility Cook — Nutritious, Timely Meals

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC seeks a compassionate Cook to prepare meals in accord with federal, state, and local standards for a nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Dietary Department and multidisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive appetizing, nutritious meals and maintain safety and sanitation.

The role requires at least 1 year of food service experience in healthcare, ability to read and follow orders, and willingness to work with residents and staff to support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in food services for nursing facility or hospital.
• Must be able to cook food in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Dietician to ensure diet is in accordance with the residents nutritional needs.
• Reviewing menus prior to food preparation.
• Handling food in a sanitary manner.
• Preparing and serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serving food according to established portion control recommended.
• Inspecting special diet trays to confirm the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Assuring all meals are served on time; including snacks.
• Coordinating food service with other departments.
• Being responsible for avoiding food wastes.
• Maintaining food service equipment.
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations.
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal.
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Menu review

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC seeks a compassionate Cook to prepare meals in accord with federal, state, and local standards for a nursing facility. You will collaborate with the Dietary Department and multidisciplinary teams to ensure residents receive appetizing, nutritious meals and maintain safety and sanitation.

The role requires at least 1 year of food service experience in healthcare, ability to read and follow orders, and willingness to work with residents and staff to support