Aviara Healthcare Center in
Full Time Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Aviara Healthcare Center in, Encinitas, California, us, 92023
Full Time Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility) (Food Services)
Full Time Cook (Skilled Nursing Facility) (Food Services)
Job Title: Cook
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents. Your culinary expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our residents' dining experience. Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of meals in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines. Accurately prepare special diets and pureed foods as required.
Safety & Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cooking areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets.
Collaboration & Communication: Work harmoniously with staff across all departments to ensure smooth meal service. Assist in serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Training & Supervision: Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.
Presentation: Strive to make food presentation appealing to residents, enhancing their dining experience.
Qualifications: Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Skills: Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes effectively. Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Certificates & Licenses: Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasional sitting. Frequently reach, push, and pull; lift up to 50 pounds. Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching occasionally. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
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Job Title: Cook
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents. Your culinary expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our residents' dining experience. Key Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare and cook a variety of meals in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines. Accurately prepare special diets and pureed foods as required.
Safety & Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cooking areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards. Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets.
Collaboration & Communication: Work harmoniously with staff across all departments to ensure smooth meal service. Assist in serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere. Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Training & Supervision: Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.
Presentation: Strive to make food presentation appealing to residents, enhancing their dining experience.
Qualifications: Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Skills: Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes effectively. Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
Certificates & Licenses: Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate. Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Physical Demands: Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasional sitting. Frequently reach, push, and pull; lift up to 50 pounds. Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching occasionally. Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
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