Assistant Cook for ARF

TruCare Community•Long Beach, CA

6h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Breeze Care, an assisted living facility for adults aged 18-59 in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Cook to join their Dietary team. This role involves preparing and serving food, ensuring dietary needs are met, maintaining food safety standards, and managing kitchen operations.

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
Flexible scheduling. Position may include weekends and holidays

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 dietitian.
Identify and develop new initiatives and areas of improvements 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 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.