Dietary Cook - PRN; On-Call

CRYSTAL CREEK POST-ACUTE, Stockton, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Crystal Creek Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility committed to delivering excellence in both clinical care and personal support. We serve our patients and their families with integrity, compassion, and respect, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for healing and recovery.

We are a team that values collaboration, empathy, and dedication. At Crystal Creek, you will work alongside skilled professionals who share a common goal: improving lives through quality healthcare and heartfelt service to every patient and family we serve.

The Dietary Cook role functions to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulation, with our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Dietitian and/or Dietary Services Supervisor, to assure that quality food service is provided at all times. As Cook, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

• Prepare palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Prepare food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in preparing and serving residents nutritional snacks and nourishments as ordered as needed.
• Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray, including special equipment, isolation equipment, etc. as ordered.
• Prepare and serve alternate food choices to residents who refuse foods served in compliance with the resident's diet order.

• High School Graduate
• One (1) year dietary experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred but not required.
• One (1) year cooking experience required.
• Knowledge of special diets and safe food handling practices.
• California Food Handler Card (required ), Serv Safe Certification is preferred.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off:
  Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.