ServSafe-Certified Hospital Kitchen Lead Cook

HAZELDELL; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HAZELDELL is seeking a hospital dietary cook to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals for residents, follow fixed menus, and ensure accuracy of portions and temperatures in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary cooking areas, reporting concerns to the Administrator, and assisting with staff training as needed. A high school diploma and prior hospital/ LTC cook experience are required; ServSafe certification is

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Menu following

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communication with managers

Record temperatures

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as hospital/LTC cook (1 year)

ServSafe Certificate

PCC knowledge

Tools

PCC knowledge

Job description

HAZELDELL is seeking a hospital dietary cook to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor. You will prepare meals for residents, follow fixed menus, and ensure accuracy of portions and temperatures in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary cooking areas, reporting concerns to the Administrator, and assisting with staff training as needed. A high school diploma and prior hospital/ LTC cook experience are required; ServSafe certification is