Dietary Cook - Artesia Palms Care Center

Aviara Healthcare Center

Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion control
Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
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 following portion control guides.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while supervising dietary staff.

Matching Summary

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

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

  • Make food presentation appealing
  • Cooperate with all departments
  • Participate in staff orientation training
  • Report resident care concerns proactively

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
  • Knowledge of PCC preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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