Dietary Cook - Artesia Palms Care Center

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Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control
Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
The Dietary Cook position at Artesia Palms Care Center involves managing kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting and possess strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Summary

  • The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.
  • Essential duties include preparing tasteful meals in large quantities while strictly following portion control guides.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe, clean environment and reporting resident care concerns to administration.

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The Dietary Cook position at Artesia Palms Care Center involves managing kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of cooking experience in a healthcare setting and possess strong teamwork and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prepare meals in large quantities
  • Follow prepared menus and portion control
  • Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
  • Record food temperatures accurately
  • Prepare pureed foods for residents
  • Supervise staff in supervisor absence

Nice-to-have

  • Cooperate with all departments
  • Make food presentation appealing
  • Participate in staff orientation
  • Willing to work under supervision

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience as a cook
  • Experience in hospital or long term care facility
  • Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
  • Good standing with Department of Public Health

Work Rights

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