Cook (Variable-FT)

Type

Full-time

Hours

Variable

Contact Information

Contact: Angel Villalobos Villa
Phone: 530-712-2130
Email: avillalobosvilla@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 in 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 the 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 filling 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 October 15, 2019