Weekend Cook $19-$21

PACS•Sun City, AZ

2d•$19 - $21

About The Position

The Cook manages and operates the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and reports to the Dietary Supervisor. The role prepares meals for residents, follows menus and portion-control guides, prepares special diets and pureed foods, records meal temperatures, and helps serve meals. The Cook maintains a safe, clean, orderly, and sanitary kitchen, follows cleaning schedules, and works cooperatively with personnel across departments. In the Dietary Supervisor’s absence, the Cook has supervisory responsibilities, including participating in dietary staff orientation and ongoing training. The position also involves reporting resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience as a cook in a hospital or long-term care facility.
Ability to read technical procedures, read and follow recipes, present information effectively, and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
Ability to cooperate and work in harmony with personnel in all departments.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.
Maintain the kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion-control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately and prepare pureed foods.
Record food temperatures for meals.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving meals and clean the cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Present food appealingly to residents.
Follow all cleaning schedules.
Supervise dietary staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor and work under supervision as required.