Part-time Evening Cook

Santa Cruz Post Acute

Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen environment
Prepare large quantity meals following menus
Accurately prepare special diets including pureed foods
The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent

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 adhering to portion control guides and special diet requirements.
  • The role requires maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment, recording food temperatures, and supervising dietary staff as needed.

Matching Summary

The cook is responsible for managing and operating the kitchen when the Dietary Supervisor is absent.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain safe and sanitary kitchen environment
  • Prepare large quantity meals following menus
  • Accurately prepare special diets including pureed foods
  • Record food temperatures for safety compliance
  • Supervise dietary staff in absence of supervisor

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in hospital or long-term care facility
  • Ability to make food presentation appealing
  • Cooperate with personnel across all departments
  • Participate in orientation and ongoing training

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ServSafe Certificate required upon hire
  • One year experience in hospital or long-term care preferred
  • Knowledge of PCC preferred
  • Must remain in good standing with Department of Public Health

Work Rights

Not specified

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