Full Time Cook at Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas, California

Job Description:

Job Title: Cook

Job Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment while preparing delicious meals that cater to the dietary needs of our residents. Your culinary expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing our residents' dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Food Preparation & Cooking:
  
  
  
  • Prepare and cook a variety of meals in large quantities, following prepared menus and portion control guidelines.
  
  
  • Accurately prepare special diets and pureed foods as required.
  
  
  
  


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  Safety & Sanitation:
  
  
  
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and cooking areas, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
  
  
  • Monitor food temperatures and maintain proper quaternary solution levels in sanitizer buckets.
  
  
  
  


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  Collaboration & Communication:
  
  
  
  • Work harmoniously with staff across all departments to ensure smooth meal service.
  
  
  • Assist in serving meals and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere.
  
  
  • Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.
  
  
  
  


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  Training & Supervision:
  
  
  
  • Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
  
  
  • Supervise kitchen staff in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, ensuring all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.
  
  
  
  


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  Presentation:
  
  • Strive to make food presentation appealing to residents, enhancing their dining experience.
  
  

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  Education & Experience:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  
  • Minimum of one year of cooking experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
  
  
  
  


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  Skills:
  
  
  
  • Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes effectively.
  
  
  • Proficient in applying mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
  
  
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret a variety of instructions.
  
  
  
  


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  Certificates & Licenses:
  
  
  
  • Must obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certificate.
  
  
  • Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.
  
  
  • Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.
  
  
  
  

• Ability to stand and walk frequently; occasional sitting.


• Frequently reach, push, and pull; lift up to 50 pounds.


• Capable of climbing, balancing, kneeling, and crouching occasionally.


• Vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.