Dietary Cook - Artesia Palms Care Center

Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

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Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control
Maintain sanitary kitchen environment
The Dietary Cook position at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center involves managing kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, preparing meals, and ensuring a clean and safe cooking environment. Candidates should have experience in large-scale food preparation, particularly in healthcare settings, and be able to follow dietary guidelines and maintain sanitation standards

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, and sanitary kitchen environment while ensuring accurate preparation of special diets.

Matching Summary

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The Dietary Cook position at Balboa Nursing & Rehabilitation Center involves managing kitchen operations in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, preparing meals, and ensuring a clean and safe cooking environment. Candidates should have experience in large-scale food preparation, particularly in healthcare settings, and be able to follow dietary guidelines and maintain sanitation standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum one year experience as a cook in hospital or long term care
  • Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred
  • Remain in good standing with Department of Public Health

Work Rights

Not specified

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