Skilled Nursing Cook — Menu Planning & Safe Meal Prep

Heritage Manor Care; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Escondido, CA is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents of a skilled nursing facility. You will follow the menu, ensure proper portioning and serving, and maintain strict sanitation standards to deliver high-quality meals on schedule.

Experience is preferred and pay rate will depend on experience. The role requires knowledge of special diets and adherence to safety guidelines in a facilities dining environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the dining services manager.
• Ensures proper preparation, portioning, and serving of feeds according to standardized recipes.
• Prepares quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus.
• Adheres to all safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares food in a timely manner at specified meal times.
• Responds to community issues or concerns that may occur in the dining room.
• Follows department procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Menu compliance

Timely service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in Escondido, CA is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents of a skilled nursing facility. You will follow the menu, ensure proper portioning and serving, and maintain strict sanitation standards to deliver high-quality meals on schedule.

Experience is preferred and pay rate will depend on experience. The role requires knowledge of special diets and adherence to safety guidelines in a facilities dining environment.