Cook - Assisted Living

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Prestige Care - Lancaster, CA

Part-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Cook at Prestige Assisted Living prepares food in accordance with menus, dietary specifications, and resident preferences while adhering to sanitary practices. This part-time position is supervised by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dining Services Manager, ensuring high-quality food service in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves food according to the menu and food standards, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Records food temperatures throughout the cooking and holding process to ensure safety.
• Collaborates with the supervisor to review menus and make necessary substitutions.
• Maintains adequate food supplies and notifies the supervisor of any shortages.
• Cleans and maintains a safe work area, including daily or scheduled cleaning tasks.
• Ensures proper food storage, rotation, and labeling according to guidelines and policies.
• Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is functioning properly and records temperatures as needed.
• Follows safety protocols and reports any unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assists in planning and preparing food for special events and meals.
• Helps store incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year experience cooking in a restaurant or dietary department of a hospital or similar environment.
• Required State certification or food service license.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $16.50 to $20.00 per hour.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement within the company.