Senior Care Community Cook

Company: Raya's Paradise of San Clemente
Location: San Clemente
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Description:Cook is responsible for the full range of kitchen duties. You will provide an elegant dining experience for our residents, staff, family members and visitors by creating, preparing and serving high-quality meals, consistent with regulations and community policies and procedures. The cook will assist in creating and maintaining an environment that promotes quality care of resident's physical, emotional and social well-being.Responsibilities:

• Adhere to residents' special diet restrictions and menus through written and oral directions.
• Assist as needed with washing dishes, silverware, pots, pans and equipment after each meal making sure all items are clean and spotless.
• Assist in checking in food deliveries that may arrive and store, as it is received.
• Assist in maintaining proper food costs.
• Assist in monitoring and controlling food waste.
• Assist in preparing all food items according to established, quality standard safety and sanitary practices.
• Assist in supervising the dining room/ kitchen to ensure that food is served properly and clean-up is prompt and thorough.
• Assist in the establishment and implementation of department policies and procedures.
• Bake breads and basic desserts.
• Ensure the kitchen is set-up for service, breakdown of line, cleaning and closing of kitchen.
• Demonstrate creativity in hot and cold plate preparation and presentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical operation of all kitchen equipment and recognize equipment that is need of repair.
• Ensure that all Dining Services associates follow safe food handling and sanitation techniques per infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure that residents, guests, and associates receive high-quality food and service in a timely fashion.
• Ensure the proper storage of food and non-food items is follow, and exercise the first in, first out method for rotation.
• Establish and maintain a caring and nurturing environment, which supports the health of the residents of the community.
• Interact with residents on a daily basis to ascertain their views, suggestions and concerns on meals served.
• Knowledge of proper portion control and yield factors.
• Maintain and record proper temperature controls.
• Meet regularly with Director of Culinary Operations regarding menus, service, procedures, etc.
• Perform tasks as assigned on cleaning schedule.
• Prepare all stocks, soups and sauces from scratch as needed.
• Prepare basic meat, seafood fabrication and all food items according to established quality standards.
• Prepare and assist in serving meals in accordance with the menu and recipes' items as scheduled in production sheets.
• Provide proper food transportation and plate-up.
• Report any unusual incidents to the Director of Culinary Operations, Executive Director or Manager on-duty.
• Report food needs, requests, or changes to the Director of Culinary Operations.
• Respond and assist with any resident, staff, guest or community emergency.
• Assist in cleaning of the kitchen.
• Secure and lock walk-in coolers, refrigerators and make sure all equipment is turned off.
• Stock supplies.
• Store leftovers and unused food products by covering, labeling and dating items properly.
• Work within a cycle menu program.
• Drive to deliver food to off-site locations, when needed.Raya's Paradise is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, family medical history or genetic information, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including any recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be authorized to work in the US.
  • Able to speak, read and write in English.
  • First-Aid, CPR, and/or BLS certified, preferred.
  • One (1) year of experience in food & beverage in a restaurant, health care or senior services setting.
  • One (1) year previous experience working with seniors.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including, but not limited to: weekends, evenings, holidays, and/or events.
  • Trained in safe food handling techniques and sanitation, ServSafe Card required.
  • Ability to follow basic instructions and carry out assignments independently.
  • Ability to interface appropriately with other staff, residents, family members, visitors and outside contractors.
  • Physical clearance.
  • Drug Screen clearance.
  • TB screen clearance.
  • Physical screen clearance.
  • Background Check clearance from FBI & DOJ.
  • Smart phone (for schedule updates and communication).
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 and one (1) round of a booster.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Clean Driving Record.PI207552982

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