Cook (Variable-FT)

Type

Full-time

Hours

Variable

Contact Information

Contact: OHPAC HR or Dietary Manager
Phone: (530) 533-7335
Fax: (530) 533-8715
Email: ohpacjobs@orohosp.com
Website: orovillepostacute.com

Description

We are seeking a cook to prepare foods for residents and to assist the Dietary Services Manager (DSM) in managing food inventory and coordinating activities of Dietary Aides. The cook maintains knowledge of therapeutic diet preparation and Food Service policies and processes, and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Cook Responsibilities:

%u2022 Implement pre-planned cycle menus in an efficient and effective manner to

provide nutritious, good tasting, and appetizing food for residents. Prepare

foods in accordance with pre-planned cycle menus as assigned. Assist in the

standardization of recipes to meet menu needs. Perform food preparation tasks

as assigned.

%u2022 Manage purchased food and dietary supplies in an efficient and effective way

to control food use and prevent waste. Maintain a strict portion control of foods

served. Prepares food and serves trays as attractively as possible. Confirm

proper temperatures are reached, maintained, and recorded in accordance with

state and federal health regulations. Determine if the food prepared is of the

highest possible quality in taste and flavor. Assist in planning cooking

schedules for cooks/helpers and dietary aides. Confirm foods are ready on time

for tray service.

%u2022 Maintain and improve standards of food storage, preparation, and services.

Assist supervisor as needed in the receiving and storing of food and supplies.

Assist in checking food supplies on food order forms as they arrive from

vendors. Maintain orderly and correct storage of food items; dry, freezer, and

refrigerator storage. Check out food and supplies as needed by dietary aides.

Assist in taking physical inventories in dietary department. Cleans ovens as

scheduled and as necessary. Assist in documenting refrigerator and freezer

temperatures.

%u2022 In conjunction with the Dietary Supervisor, orient, and coach employees

engaged in preparing and serving meals in maintaining high standards of

sanitation, housekeeping, and safety, and with safe operation and care of

equipment in accordance with Center, state, and federal regulations and

policies.

%u2022 In the absence of the Dietary Manager/Supervisor, confirm the Department

runs in a smooth and efficient manner: supervise dietary personnel with work

performed, including coordination of activities, instruction of equipment

maintenance, and planning, placing, and filing food orders.

%u2022 Serve meals.

%u2022 May order supplies and keep records and accounts.

Cook Qualifications:

%u2022 Requires current Food Handlers card issued by local Health Department.

%u2022 High school graduation or GED highly desirable.

%u2022 Our pride in our commitment to provide exceptional quality care for our

residents with exceptional employees dedicated to the residents care and well-

being.

%u2022 Medical, RX, Dental and Vision Coverage

%u2022 Vacation

%u2022 Holiday Pay

%u2022 Sick Leave

%u2022 403B

%u2022 Life Insurance

%u2022 Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

%u2022 Flexible Spending Account

%u2022 Identity Theft

%u2022 Employee Discounts

%u2022 Group Life

Updated on March 21, 2018