On Call Cook

Crystal Ridge Care Center; Spring Hill (CA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Crystal Ridge Care Center in Spring Hill, CA seeks a dependable cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals for residents, follow approved menus, and ensure portions meet guidelines while maintaining food temperatures and sanitation.

This role requires readiness to supervise dietary staff, assist with plating, handle special diets, record temperatures, and help with serving.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility (≥1 year).
• Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Record food temperatures and prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work cooperatively with staff across departments; supervise in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
• Assist with serving meals and presenting food appealing to residents.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are followed and assist with training of dietary staff.
• Report resident care concerns to the Administrator/Director of Nurses.

Herramientas

ServSafe Certificate

Descripción del empleo

General PurposeIt is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.Essential DutiesMaintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides. Ability to prepare special diets accurately.Record food temperatures for the meals. Prepare pureed foods. Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets. Assist with serving the different meals. Clean cooking area and serving carts.Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents. Ability to cooperate. Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.QualificationEducation and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and follow recipes.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.