On-Call Cook: Therapeutic Diets & Flexible Shifts

Telecare Corporation; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

CEUs

Tuition discount

Medical insurance

401K/ESOP

Job summary

Telecare Corporation's Morton Bakar Center seeks a Cook to order, prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, including therapeutic diets. You will handle a range of kitchen tasks, ensuring quality, safety and timely service across various shifts, including on-call coverage.

The role requires 2 years in food production, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment; CPR/CPI/First Aid certs are expected within 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets.
• High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience using institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers.
• Knowledge of nutritional principles in preparing regular and therapeutic diets.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be CPR, CPI, and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days and maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, background clearances, and other regulatory checks may apply; driving requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

• The Cook is responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of food to members.
• Seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are followed in all food preparation activities.

Skills

Food production

Therapeutic diets

CPR

CPI

First Aid

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Steam tables

Stoves

Refrigerators

Freezers

Job description

Telecare Corporation's Morton Bakar Center seeks a Cook to order, prepare, cook and serve meals for residents, including therapeutic diets. You will handle a range of kitchen tasks, ensuring quality, safety and timely service across various shifts, including on-call coverage.

The role requires 2 years in food production, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and ability to operate institutional kitchen equipment; CPR/CPI/First Aid certs are expected within 60 days of employment.