Cook – Full Time
Vineyard Post Acute – Petaluma, CA
Pay: $21 to $22 per hour, DOE

Vineyard Post Acute is hiring full time Cooks to join our skilled nursing and post acute care facility in Petaluma. We are looking for dependable, experienced food service professionals who enjoy preparing quality meals and supporting resident health and wellness.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay starting at $21 to $22 per hour, based on experience

• Full time schedule with consistent hours

• Supportive leadership and a positive, team-focused environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through food and nutrition services

General Purpose

It is the responsibility of the cook to manage and operate the kitchen in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.  He/she is reports to the Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Maintain kitchen and cooking area in a safe, orderly, clean and sanitary manner.
• Ability to prepare tasteful meals and to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Ability to follow prepared menus and portion control guides.  Ability to prepare special diets accurately.
• Record food temperatures for the meals.  Prepare pureed foods.  Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.  Assist with serving the different meals.  Clean cooking area and serving carts.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses.  Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to make the presentation of the food appealing to the residents.  Ability to cooperate.  Willing to supervise and to work under supervision.
• To make sure all cleaning schedules are followed. Supervisory Requirements This job has supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Should have experience as a cook in a hospital or long term care facility for not less than one year.    

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain ServSafe Certificate.  

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.  

Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

If you are an experienced cook looking for a full time opportunity in a supportive healthcare setting, apply today to join Vineyard Post Acute.