Santa Teresita, nestled in the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, is a beautiful Neighborhood of Care for seniors. The Carmelite Sisters and staff of Santa Teresita specialize in healthcare for our cherished seniors, including assisted living and skilled nursing services, along with comprehensive rehabilitation options and other amenities that together form a Neighborhood of Care.
Job Title: RCFE Cook
Department/Group: RCFE Assisted Living
Reports To: RCFE Kitchen Dietary Manager
Status: Full Time or Part Time
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to be "At the Service of the Family for Life". It is the guiding principle of our organization and includes our values of unwavering commitment and steadfast adherence to the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church.
Santa Teresita further defines this mission to include the following goals:
- Providing a continuum of short and long-term care for the elderly in a compassionate manner.
- Upholding and promoting the dignity of life at all stages in the care we provide and to the families we serve through quality assurance and education.
- Responsible stewardship of healthcare assets in order to provide quality of care.
Purpose of Your Job Position:
Under the general supervision of the Dietary Supervisor the Cook prepares meals according to the posted menus and directives by the Supervisor, and performs general functions for the upkeep and maintenance of the kitchen.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure that all food is properly cooked, held, stored, and served for optimal quality safety and palatability according to the DHS and HACCP standards at all times
- Maintain cooking area and equipment in a clean organized and sanitary manner according to Department of Health Standards at all times
- Use supplies within established par levels
- Pull food according to menu specifications and utilize leftovers within three days to avoid spoilage
- Adjust recipes for volume and substitute ingredients as necessary
- When assigned by the Dietary Supervisor the cooks will assist in the food inventory each week and report the information to the Dietary Supervisor or their delegate for ordering by end of shift of the day prior to order-day
- Prepares all food according to menu specifications and at gourmet quality
- Reports to Dietary Supervisor maintenance requisitions for all items in need of repair before the end of the shift
- Ensure food is completely ready to serve at established meal times
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