Cook Sat-Wednesday Schedule (Food Services)

Job description

Sunnyvale Post Acute is looking to hire a full time Cook. You may be our next hire to join our team! Saturday-Wednesday Schedule AM and PM Shifts

POSITION: The Cook prepares palatable, nutritionally sound meals consistent with departmental policies and procedures and consistent with county, state and federal laws and regulations, as applicable, that meet daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident. Responsible to ensure that foods are prepared and served at the proper temperature and at the proper time. Works with Dietary Services Supervisor to allocate resources in an efficient and economic manner so that each resident receives food in the amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain acceptable body weight, nutritional values, and quality of life. Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred

License: ServSafe Certification, preferred

Work Experience: At least one year experience cooking in a commercial kitchen or health care dietary department preferred. Functional literacy and knowledge of basic concepts of nutrition and diet management for regular, modified and therapeutic diets.

Language Skills: § Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

Mathematical Skills: § Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. § Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.

Communication Skills: § Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. § Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift