Cook- Experienced Scratch Cooking Only

Cook

• Experienced Scratch Cooking Only 555 Miller Lane, Los Banos, CA 93635 $16.90
• $18.00 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $16.90
• $18.00 an hour

• Part-time, Full-time General Statement of Position :

• Applicant must be familiar with state of California RCFE regulations.

Two years previous experience in senior housing/assisted living/skilled nursing as line cook or similar position or restaurant experience. MUST be able to follow menu and cook independently for 50+ residents. Maintains efficient performance in food preparation in the dietary department and ensures adequate follow through of job duties as outlined by supervisor. Complies with Federal, State and local standards for facility operation. Follow policies and procedures, assures good public relations and employee morale. Communicates with facility personnel in a positive, motivational and appropriate manner. Ensures supportive environment for residents and staff. Position requires First Aid certificate, and cleared background through Live Scan. #keepfamilylocal

Essential Functions:

The following are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Position requires First Aid certificate, and cleared background through Live Scan.
• Explains policies and procedures to staff, residents and visitors
• Responsible for performance of job tasks as outlined by management. Accepts constructive criticism and redirection and addresses need for improvement in a timely manner.
• Responsible to ensure that co-workers complete all tasks on shift. Provide positive leadership that promotes safe, efficient operation of department when supervisor is not present.
• Communicates with co-workers in a positive and supportive manner.
• Willing to promote safe work environment for self and other staff
• Incorporates staff compliance in facility safety program
• Discuss any departmental concerns, problems and possible solutions in a constructive manner to Dining Services Director.
• Participates in Food Service meetings. Offer possible solutions to presented concerns/complaints in a positive manner.
• Keep current on all resident diets and special requests
• Follow menus as designed by Dining Services Director. Ensures that residents who are on special diets are offered their dietary option as directed by themselves, their family or their physician.
• Report refusals of resident to comply with diet.
• Prepares all food as outlined by menu and ensures appropriate and appetizing presentation of food items.
• Ensures appropriate use and upkeep of any equipment and directs repair and replacement of faulty equipment when necessary.
• Assists maintenance of supplies and proper storage of supplies
• Assists personnel in establishing a home-like atmosphere
• Maintains good personal appearance and adheres to the dress code as outlined in the employee manual
• Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers
• Promotes and protects the rights of all residents
• Performs other related essential duties as required

Minimum Training and Experience :

• Certified in safe food handling and sanitation techniques
• Must possess the ability to read, write and follow written and oral instructions in English as well as the ability to follow recipes.
• One of more years of experience of preparation and delivery of nutritional food from an expansive menu (beyond sandwiches, deli work, grocery stores)

Certification And Clearance Requirements:

• First Aid certification and CPR certification
• State or County approved safe food handling certification
• Criminal record clearance criminal record exemption, as required by law
• Health evaluation to ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR clearance.

Training and experience:

Experience in food preparation position is required . Needs to have knowledge of food handling operations and ability to prepare nutritious food and present it in an appetizing manner that meets all the dietary needs of the residents.

Supervision:

Needs to be self-directed and possess the ability to work with little supervision. Willing to be responsible and accountable to job performance at all times. Works closely with the Dining Services Director as well as other management personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Stands
• often, for long periods of time
• Sits
• seldom
• Walks
• often, short distances
• Bends
• occasional
• Stairs
• occasional but not necessary
• Climbs
• seldom
• Lifts
• often, up to 60 or more lbs.
• Kneels
• seldom
• Repetitive hand/foot
• occasional Working conditions:
• Works in hot humid, sometimes dangerous conditions such as fire, chemicals, hot water, knives
• Deals with the public, personnel, visitors, family members and residents under all circumstances.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.90

• $18.

00 per hour

Experience:

food preparation: 2 years (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person