Skilled Nursing Cook - Safe, Timely Meals & Menu Ideas

Heritage Manor Care; Rancho San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under the dining services manager, following menus and standardized recipes, ensuring safety and sanitary standards are met.

The role requires punctual meal service, proper food storage, and good record keeping. Experience with special diets is a plus. High school diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience or training are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training.
• 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

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Meal timing

Recipe adaptation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Heritage Manor Care in California is seeking a full-time cook to prepare meals for residents in a skilled nursing facility. You will work under the dining services manager, following menus and standardized recipes, ensuring safety and sanitary standards are met.

The role requires punctual meal service, proper food storage, and good record keeping. Experience with special diets is a plus. High school diploma or GED and 1–3 months related experience or training are expected.