Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Care Center - Sacramento, CA 95831 Salary Range $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift Any

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COOK: ON-CALL, FT/PT

***PAY RANGE - $19-22/HR ***

ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

Eligible team members may elect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Meal Options
• Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Dietary Cook prepares resident meals including therapeutic diets, according to Quality Assurance standards and federal and state regulations. The Dietary Cook position is an hourly (non-exempt) position. This position reports to the Culinary Services Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special therapeutic diet meals for residents.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet; ensures all safety procedures are followed in the preparation of meals, for Care Center residents.
• Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals through quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
• Uses the steam table to maintain meals at proper temperatures before they are served.
• Cleans cooking utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen areas according to schedules and prescribed methods.
• Makes appropriate notations of food exchanges on daily menus.
• Responsible for other dietary service tasks as needed by the Dining Services Manager.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year of cooking experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Must have Food Handler Card within 14 days of hire.
• Proficient oral and written English communication skills required.
• Must know basic kitchen sanitation.
• High school graduation or GED required.