Dietary Cook - San Jacinto

PACS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

San Jacinto Valley Post Acute is hiring an experienced Dietary Cook to join their team. This role involves maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment, preparing tasteful meals in large quantities, adhering to menus and portion control, and accurately preparing special diets. The cook will also be responsible for recording food temperatures, preparing pureed foods, and cooperating with other departments. Additionally, the role includes assisting with serving meals, cleaning, reporting resident care concerns, participating in staff training, and ensuring cleaning schedules are followed. The company, PACS, is a leader in post-acute healthcare services, operating hundreds of subsidiaries and providing a proven model of mission-driven care. They focus on connecting talented individuals with premier healthcare careers and fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Previous cooking experience

Responsibilities

Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
Prepare tasteful meals and cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Prepare special diets accurately.
Record food temperatures for the meals.
Prepare pureed foods.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Clean cooking area and serving carts.
Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Cooperate with others.
Supervise and work under supervision.
Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed.