Cook/ Stocker Grossmont Gardens Senior Living - 2.7 La Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $18.50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Pre-cooking preparation Teamwork High school diploma or GED Manual handling Meal assistance Full Job Description Grossmont Gardens is Hiring! We are looking for a Full-Time Cook/Stocker to join our team.

Position:

Cook/Stocker Employment Status:

Full-Time Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday Hours:

Vary based on scheduling needs If you or someone you know is interested, please apply!

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential Duties To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reads, understands, and complies with State Regulations established for Food Service departments.
• Prepares food according to the menu for the day, so that residents will receive the meals they are expecting, and they will be well-balanced and healthy for the residents.
• Ensures all meals are prepared following recipes and guidelines established by the Dining Services Director.
• Follows all requests for special diets in order to assure good resident health.
• Tastes, smells, and observes food to ensure conformance with recipes and appearance standards. Measures satisfaction levels among residents by walk-thru and conversations with residents on meal satisfaction.
• Places food servings on plates using standard measuring ladles, scoops, spoons, etc. in order to assure residents are getting sufficient portions. Makes sure plates are attractively presented by using appropriate placement and garnishes as necessary.
• Hot foods are at 140-160 degrees when served and cold foods at 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit when served.
• Meals are served on time according to the established and posted meal times for the community, every time.
• Provides residents "seconds" as needed to satiate their appetites.
• Is not wasteful of food during the food preparation time. Saves all usable leftovers to be used with another meal.
• Prepares snacks for residents according to snack schedule and menu in order to assure residents are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.
• Properly cleans all equipment and work areas, including walls and floors, in order to provide a sanitary kitchen environment.
• Assures all open food in refrigerators and freezers are covered and dated and that outdated food is discarded promptly.
• Responsible for receiving, organizing, and stocking food and supplies Receive and inspect food, beverages, and supplies upon delivery. Stock and organize inventory in walk-in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage rooms. Rotate stock using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary storage areas.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the food service operation in the absence of the Dining Services Director.
• Washes and sanitizes dishes according to foodservice standards. Prepares sanitation sink according to directions and monitors and documents sanitizing solution levels. Assures dish wash water is at least 150-160 degrees before beginning to wash dishes. Assures rinse water is at least 180 degrees.
• Operates the dishwashing process in an organized fashion. Scrapes and stacks dirty dishes in preparation for cleaning. After food is served, keep dirty dishes running through the dish machine until all dishes are clean and ready for the next meal.
• Assures all freezers are maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below and refrigerators are maintained at 34-40 degrees Fahrenheit daily and the temperatures are documented.
• Presents a clean and neat appearance, wearing aprons, hair nets, and other protective clothing as necessary.
• Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers.
• Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures.
• Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required.
• Maintains appropriate degree of confidentiality.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Customer Service:

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Teamwork:

Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; follows instructions, responds to management direction

Quality Management:

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity:

Meets productivity standards completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly and accurately

Organizational Support:

Follow policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values

Planning/Organizing:

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives

Safety and Security:

Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to listen and speak with individuals and groups. The associate is required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands, and climb or balance. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Good vision is also required. Summary In the role of a Culinary Professional, you will be essential in delivering high-quality food preparation and service within our kitchen. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will utilize your core skills in cooking, food handling, and meal preparation to create exceptional dishes. Your experience in the food industry and restaurant settings will be invaluable, while your premium skills in menu planning and dietary department experience will enhance our offerings. Join us to contribute to a vibrant culinary team dedicated to excellence and innovation in dining experiences.

Pay:

$18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person