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:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Kaiser & Sutter plans available)
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Company Paid Life Insurance
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403(b) Retirement Program
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Employee Meal Options
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Employee Discount Program (BenefitHub)
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Employee Recognition Programs
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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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.
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Ensures all safety procedures are followed in the preparation of meals, including following prescribed meal diet orders for Maple Tree Village residents.
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Observes and practices all department safety and sanitation standards.
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Prepares, cooks, and serves general and special diet meals for residents.
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Measures and mixes food ingredients according to recipes and menus, preparing all types of food according to accepted food production methods and regulatory requirements.
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Practices proper portion control according to prescribed diet.
- Uses steam table to maintain meals at proper temperatures before they are served.
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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!
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Must obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to work weekends.
