Dietary Cook - Per diem

The Orchards Post-Acute is a community that offers nursing care and skilled nursing and located in Bakersfield, California with 150 beds. Residents who live at the facility can choose from a range of studio room layouts. Why join us? We are committed to providing the best assistance to the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. We bring together a variety of experts and dedicated therapists to work with each resident in achieving their goals.  We take great effort to be leaders in the skilled nursing community. Position Overview: 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. Qualifications: * 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. * Food handler certificate is preferred. 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.