Dietary Cook | On Call

Escondido Post Acute

Prepare meals in large quantities
Follow prepared menus and portion guides
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, sanitary environment and reporting resident care concerns to administration.

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 guides
  • Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
  • Record food temperatures accurately
  • Prepare pureed foods for residents
  • Supervise kitchen in absence of supervisor

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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