Nutritionally-Focused Chef for Senior Living

Sweetwater Care; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a cook to prepare meals according to menus and recipes in a long-term care setting. You will follow safety guidelines, assist with ordering and preparation, and ensure on-time meal service.

The role requires prior cook experience in large-scale operations and familiarity with nutrition and dish presentation. This on-site position emphasizes quality food service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Two years as cook in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.
• One year’s work experience in long term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares meal items according to planned menus and standardized recipes; refers to supervisor or dietitian the need for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine type and quantities of food to be prepared.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per company policy and procedure and state and federal codes and regulations;
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor; Prepares food in a timely manner to preserve food quality and serve meal on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality of food service; uses nutritionally equivalent substitutes when required; Follows standardized recipes.
• Operates a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment such as blenders, mixer, food slicer, steamer, food processor, convention oven, range and tilt skillet; Bakes, roasts, broils, and steams food items to prepare for consumption
• Prepares consistency modified and diet foods appropriately; Prepares and assists with special function meals.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.

Skills

Cook experience

Food service

Education

Highschool diploma

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a cook to prepare meals according to menus and recipes in a long-term care setting. You will follow safety guidelines, assist with ordering and preparation, and ensure on-time meal service.

The role requires prior cook experience in large-scale operations and familiarity with nutrition and dish presentation. This on-site position emphasizes quality food service and regulatory compliance.