Health Care Cook

Under general supervision, the Cook 1 primary objective is the preparation of food items to ensure high standard of quality and quantity to meet the needs of the residents for the Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and Health Center Dining Room. Handles food in accordance with sanitary standards and recognized food preparation standards. As a representative and team member of dining services, this position is expected to present oneself in a manner that reflects professionalism and ensures resident satisfaction in the dining department.

Full-Time

Shift: Thursday- Monday, 4:30 AM-12:30 PM, 6 AM-2 PM, 10:15 AM-6:15 PM

Pay: $18.00- 19.90

Work Duties

• Prepares food, including but not limited to: washing, trimming, cutting, portioning, measuring, mixing, and panning;
• Cooks food including: baking, broiling, frying, steaming, braising, boiling, and pressure cooking;
• Tastes food before serving and provides attractive and appropriate garnishes for food plates;
• Checks and ensures that proper holding and storing temperatures are maintained;
• Maintains, sweeps and mops floors in the food preparation and storage areas to ensure a safe and sanitary work environment;
• Covers, labels, and dates leftover food properly;

Knowledge

• Specialized/Modified diets such as puree, mechanical soft, and liquids. Etc.
• The methods, materials, procedures, and regulations of food preparation and service;
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instruction
• Safe serving & storing temperatures;
• Principles of food sanitation, health hazards, and necessary precautions;

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• ServSafe certification and/or Food Handlers Certification or enrollment in the certification course preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work standing for extended periods.
• Ability to exert a moderate amount of force occasionally, and/or a small amount of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;
• Must be free of any infectious disease.

What's in it for you?

Health benefits start the 1st day of the month after hire!

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

HumanGood offers competitive pay and phenomenal benefits. Eligible positions (30+ hours/week) start with 20 paid days off, plus seven holidays, a company-matching 401(k) and health plans that give you cash to use for those unexpected health issues. We provide healthcare benefits for our part-time and per diem team members! We also offer a Tuition Reimbursement to promote your career advancement. You can view more information about our total rewards at HGcareers.org.

Licenses & Certifications

• ServSafe Certification