Full time prep cook

PACS•Hood River, OR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Prep Cook to join our team. This full-time position involves maintaining a safe, orderly, clean, and sanitary kitchen and cooking area. The ideal candidate will have the ability to prepare tasteful meals in large quantities, follow menus and portion control guides, and accurately prepare special diets. Responsibilities include recording food temperatures, preparing pureed foods, and ensuring the appealing presentation of food for residents. This role requires cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments, adherence to cleaning schedules, and participation in staff training. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.
Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.
Ability to cooperate.
Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role.

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.