About this Cook role at PACS
Cook
Sonoma Post Acute | Sonoma, CA
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Full-Time
Join Our Dietary Team
Sonoma Post Acute is seeking an experienced and dependable Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about preparing nutritious, appealing meals for our residents while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality. Experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, hospital, or long-term care setting is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Ongoing training and development
Position Summary
The Cook is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety standards. In the absence of the Dietary Supervisor, the Cook may assist with overseeing kitchen operations and ensuring smooth daily meal service.
Essential Responsibilities
- Prepare nutritious, high-quality meals for residents in accordance with planned menus and recipes
- Cook and serve food in large quantities while maintaining taste, consistency, and presentation standards
- Prepare therapeutic and modified diets, including pureed foods, as directed
- Follow portion control guidelines and dietary restrictions
- Record and monitor food temperatures in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen and food preparation area
- Ensure sanitizer buckets contain appropriate quaternary solution levels
- Assist with meal service and delivery as needed
- Clean cooking equipment, serving carts, and work areas after meal service
- Collaborate effectively with nursing, dietary, and interdisciplinary team members
- Assist with orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff when needed
- Report resident concerns or potential issues to leadership promptly
- Follow all federal, state, local, and facility food safety regulations
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year of cooking experience in a healthcare facility, skilled nursing facility, hospital, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting
- Ability to read and follow recipes and production sheets
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and safe food handling practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and organizational skills
Preferred
- ServSafe Certification
- Experience with PCC dietary software
- Experience preparing therapeutic and special diets
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and kneeling
- Ability to work safely in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, equipment, and food preparation materials
Why Sonoma Post Acute?
At Sonoma Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional care and service to our residents. Our dietary team plays a vital role in supporting resident health, comfort, and quality of life. If you are a dedicated cook who enjoys making a difference every day, we encourage you to apply.
Apply today and become part of the Sonoma Post Acute team!
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In Person, Sonoma, CA
Experience: Healthcare, Skilled Nursing, Hospital, or Long-Term Care Cooking Preferred
Sonoma Post Acute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
