Cook Needed for Assisted Living Facility in LB

TruCare Community•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Breeze Care, an assisted living facility for the adult community (ages 18-59) in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a dedicated, motivated, and highly-qualified Assistant Cook to join their Dietary team. The facility offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive wages, paid training, growth opportunities, and bonus & incentive programs. Walk-in applications are accepted daily at the Human Resources Office.

Requirements

Able to pass DOJ FBI live scan criminal background clearance mandated by Community Care Licensing.
Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an assisted living environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food to residents.
Ensure all special dietary needs are met and prepare texture modified food as directed.
Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety, and risk management requirements.
Train new kitchen aides and other staff on proper cooking routines and kitchen procedures.
Follow facility menu and maintain portion control as directed by the dietitian.
Identify and develop new initiatives and areas of improvement to better serve residents.
Order, receive, verify, and sign for groceries and deliveries.
Maintain and appropriately handle facility food budgets.
Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and dining room utensils, informing the Administrator of any challenges or safety hazards.
Attend all monthly in-services and facility staff meetings, obtaining proper documentation of each meeting or training.
Be fully aware of individual resident likes, dislikes, and health restrictions.
Supervise food production for quality of products and service.
Prepare and enforce daily, weekly, and monthly kitchen cleaning schedules to maintain compliance with safety and health restrictions.