Senior Living Cook & Nutrition Specialist

Sweetwater Care; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in a long-term care facility. You will follow planned menus and standardized recipes, ensure safe handling, and maintain high quality food service for residents.

You will review menus, census data, and production guides to determine quantities and coordinate timely meal service, while assisting with ordering, storage, and meal prep according to state and federal codes.

Qualifications

• High school 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 for menu changes.
• Reviews menus, resident census information, production guides and pre-prep sheets to determine food quantities.
• Prepares food according to safe food handling guidelines per policy and regulations.
• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation; prepares food to preserve quality and serve on time.
• Maintains standards for food preparation and quality; uses nutrition substitutes when required; follows recipes.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in a long-term care facility. You will follow planned menus and standardized recipes, ensure safe handling, and maintain high quality food service for residents.

You will review menus, census data, and production guides to determine quantities and coordinate timely meal service, while assisting with ordering, storage, and meal prep according to state and federal codes.