Assistant Cook for Senior Facility in LB

TruCare Community•Long Beach, CA

13h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Chateau of Long Beach is an assisted living facility catered to the elderly community ages (60+) located in Long Beach, CA. We are currently looking for a dedicated, motivated and highly-qualified Assistant Cook to join our Dietary team. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including potential weekends and holidays. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered.

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 in our community
Ensure all special dietary needs are met and preparing texture modified food as directed
Ensure compliance with all record keeping, food safety and risk management requirements
Train new kitchen aide 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 our 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