COOK - FULL TIME / ON-CALL

ACC Senior Services is an award-winning not-for-profit provider of culturally sensitive senior care and services in the Sacramento region. Based out of the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, and with over 50 years of experience, ACC offers a continuum of supportive services for older adults and their family caregivers. At ACC we provide older adults with the comforts of home, the care of family.

**HIRING NOW!** Apply today to be part of our community of caring.

Pay Range: $19-21/HR

Eligible team members may elect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Employee Meal Options
• Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Cook prepares resident meals including special diets, according to physician orders and quality guidelines. This is a full-time, hourly position.

 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

• Ensures resident satisfaction regarding meals through quality, quantity, and presentation.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed in the preparation of meals, including following prescribed meal diet orders for Maple Tree Village residents.
• Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special diet meals for residents.
• Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
• Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet.
• Uses steam table to maintain meals at proper temperatures before they are served.
• Cleans cooking utensils, food preparation equipment, and kitchen areas according to schedules and prescribed methods; makes appropriate notations of food exchanges on daily menus.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Culinary background with a minimum of two years’ recent commercial kitchen experience i.e.; restaurant, skilled nursing, assisted/independent living.
• Strong prep skills; knowledge of breakfast, lunch and dinner entree preparation with knowledge of scratch soups, sauces/gravies, starches and vegetables. 
• Varied styles of cuisines are a plus!
• Must obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire date. 
• Ability to work weekends.