Residential Facility Cook — Nutritious Meals, Safe Kitchen

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers LLC; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

10 days paid vacation

5 holidays/5 sick days per year

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (

401K with a company match

Employer paid life Insurance & acc

Job summary

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Facility Cook to prepare nutritious meals for clients and staff while maintaining kitchen compliance with all safety guidelines.

The role requires a California Food Handler’s Card and CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire). Two to five years kitchen experience and a High School diploma or GED are preferred. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
• Knowledge of special dietary needs and restrictions.
• Must have basic computer skills including the ability to review, write, and read emails.
• Must have California Food Handler’s Card.
• CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire)

Responsibilities

• Prepares balanced, nutritious, and appealing meals for clients in accordance with dietary guidelines, ensuring special dietary needs and restrictions are accommodated.
• Collaborates with the team to help create weekly menus that promote health, while considering budgetary constraints and available ingredients.
• Maintains a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment by following all food safety, health, and sanitation protocols in compliance with state and local regulations including but not limited to checking temperatures in all refrigerators/freezers where client food is stored.
• Monitors kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment, and supports ordering supplies as needed while minimizing waste.
• Shows creativity in meal preparation and presentation.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with clients and team members.
• Secures kitchen tools/knives properly and safely.
• Follows Food Handler’s regulations for proper food preparation, temperatures and cooking- times.
• Engages in proper and safe food storage after each meal and dates the items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

CPR/First Aid

California Food Handler’s Card

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sierra Health and Wellness Centers in Carmichael, CA is seeking a Facility Cook to prepare nutritious meals for clients and staff while maintaining kitchen compliance with all safety guidelines.

The role requires a California Food Handler’s Card and CPR/First Aid training (obtained upon hire). Two to five years kitchen experience and a High School diploma or GED are preferred. Full-time position with comprehensive benefits.