Part-Time Dietary Cook - Senior Care Kitchen

Shadelands Post Acute in; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare flavorful meals, follow menus, and ensure sanitary conditions while coordinating with staff.

Responsibilities include recording food temperatures, preparing special diets, assisting with serving, supervising in absence of supervisor, training dietary staff, and maintaining appealing food presentation for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area.
• Prepare flavorful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Follow prepared menus and portion control guidelines accurately.
• Prepare special diets according to resident needs.
• Record food temperatures for all meals.
• Prepare pureed foods as required.
• Work collaboratively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solutions in sanitizer buckets.
• Assist with serving various meals.
• Clean the cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Ensure food presentation is appealing to residents.
• Follow all cleaning schedules diligently.
• Supervise kitchen activities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as a cook in hospital/long-term care

Job description

Shadelands Post Acute is seeking a part-time Dietary Cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare flavorful meals, follow menus, and ensure sanitary conditions while coordinating with staff.

Responsibilities include recording food temperatures, preparing special diets, assisting with serving, supervising in absence of supervisor, training dietary staff, and maintaining appealing food presentation for residents.