Cook

Peninsula Post-Acute in Burlingame, CA

Type

Part-time

Hours

AM/PM

Contact Information

Contact: Pang Lee
Phone: 650-652-3969
Fax: 650-697-7244
Email: Plee@plum.com
Website: penpostacute.com

Description

Cook %u2014 Skilled Nursing Facility

Peninsula Post Acute located in Burlingame, California is looking for top notch Cooks. We are an upscale skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility who strives to provide exceptional service to our guests. Our facility is looking for premier people and successful candidates will enjoy the challenge of caring for patients in our short-term units.

The ideal candidate for the Cook position must meet these requirements:

Follow recipes and prepares foods that correspond to menu cycles and recipes prepared by Dietitian

Cook or prepare palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in institutional quantities according to census and diet type, that are served at proper temperatures and at proper times. Cook will adjust food quantities according to need by residents to prevent over/under production of food.

Supervise kitchen staff who assist with food preparation, assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment

Frequently clean food service work areas as food preparation and service is done, and between tasks

Use food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste

Prepare and maintain supply of food substitutes to accommodate resident choices, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences

Participate in inventory ordering and receiving of stock/supplies

Inspect trays following meal service to monitor and record resident acceptance of menu items. Report findings to Dietary Services Supervisor

Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer%u2019s instructions. Follow proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules

Handle, store, dispose of food supplies and prepared food in accordance with department procedures and in compliance with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable

Follow facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain a sanitary food preparation and storage area. Use personal protective equipment when indicated. Follow facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling

Inspect food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems. Correct problems and/or report problems promptly to Dietary Services Supervisor

Communicate with Dietary Services Supervisor throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents

Assist Supervisor with preparations for county, state, and federal inspections. Attend survey training. Interact with state surveyors as instructed by Supervisor

Attend in-service education as assigned. Apply information to job tasks

Report injury to self or others to Supervisor, immediately

Report any unsafe/hazardous conditions to your Supervisor or Administrator immediately

Maintain work areas in a neat and clean condition