Join the Pearl of Elk Grove as a Cook in our Dietary Department. The Cook performs designated work and cleaning routines, preparing meals correctly and timely, supervising employee staff, and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook oversees and supports the staff.

The Cook works under the direction of the Dietary Manager, responsible for daily activities including:

• Preparing and portioning hot and cold menu items according to proper menu and recipe as noted on the production sheet counts.
• Serving resident meals according to the correct meal service times.
• Providing coverage for any staff members who call out due to illness.
• Ensuring all correct food and equipment temperatures are being recorded by meal.
• Interacting daily with residents and facility employees to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintaining the highest standard of sanitation as required by the state Department of Health regulations.
• Practicing a clean, safe work environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Tracking inventory and communicating low supplies to the Dietary Manager.
• Labeling, wrapping, and dating all unused food items in the correct areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Supporting and following Pollak Innovation Management and facility policies and procedures.

In the absence of the Dietary Manager, the Cook is responsible for:

• Ensuring staff is clocking in on time as per their schedule.
• Disciplining staff not completing their job assignments correctly.
• Conducting daily huddle meetings for staff communication and direction.

Qualifications include the following:

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, diet orders, and tray tickets.
• Understanding of the computer software system for resident information and preferences after training.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days of starting.

• $200.00 Sign-On Bonus (Issued after 90 days of employment).
• Covid Vaccine is Required.

• High School or Culinary Tech Graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes and production sheets.
• Understanding of diet orders and tray tickets.
• Must be Serve Safe Certified or able to earn within the first 90 days.
• Experience in supervising staff and conducting meetings.