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
Keywords: Raya's Paradise of San Clemente, San Clemente , Senior Care Community Cook, Hospitality & Tourism , San Clemente, California
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