Dietary and Food Cook

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

NeuroRestorative, a member of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

With a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization, this hybrid role is a great place to start in our company. Critical to our success, this role exemplifies the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day at NeuroRestorative!

Do you have culinary skills and a desire to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves?

As a Cook, you will help in our commitment to serve others by coordinating menus, preparing food for the individuals receiving our services and clean and maintain all common areas.

Cook/Housekeeper

• La Habra, CA
• La Habra NeuroRestorative facility located on Avocado Crest Road
• Per-Diem Only
• 7am-5:30pm
• 10-hour shifts with overtime after the 8th hour
• $17.00-$19.00 based on experience
  
  

Job Duties (including, But Not Limited To)

For the Cook portion of this hybrid Cook/Housekeeper role, you will help in our commitment to serve others by coordinating menus and preparing food for the individuals receiving our services, as well as:

• Prepare three meals a day for up to 10 residents.
• Prepare meals according to planned menus, standardized recipes, and offer appropriate substitutions, if necessary.
• Review menus to identify all food required for therapeutic diets before preparing meals.
• Knowledgeable about various dietary restrictions, including diabetic, gluten free, and other nutritional
• Modify food textures using blender and thickener as needed.
• Control portions per Therapeutic Diet Manual.
• Prepare meals for service using correct tray set up.
• Serve food at required temperatures.
• Maintain and document required refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
• Post menus in areas easily accessible to residents.
• Maintain a 96 hour supply of food and water to be used for disaster situations.
• Store leftover food per NeuroRestorative Policy and Procedure.
• Date all food items upon delivery and prior to storing in appropriate location.
• Maintain a kitchen and equipment cleaning schedule according to NeuroRestorative Policy and Procedure.
• Use dishwasher for washing and drying dishes. When dishwasher is in operable, follow NeuroRestorative Policy and Procedure for manual dishwashing.
• Prepare grocery lists and product amounts based on standardized menu on a bi-weekly schedule.
• Able to use simple math to determine recipe ingredient quantities and dilution of cleaning solutions.
• Maintain updated resident profiles.
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Participate in Performance Improvement and Safety Programs as assigned.
  

Role

For the Facilities Housekeeper portion of this hybrid Cook/Housekeeper role, you will help in our commitment to serve others by cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining all common areas, as well as:

• Clean and maintain all common areas including rooms, hallways, restrooms, windows, woodwork, light fixtures, and other work areas so that health standards are met and the home is neat and debris-free.
• Maintain and clean floor surfaces, furniture, draperies, use shampooers, and empty trash receptacles.
• Follow universal precautions and procedures regarding cleaners, hazardous materials, and infection control.
• Disinfect equipment and supplies.
• Launder, sort clothing, iron, and fold items.
  
  

Qualifications

• Cook/line cook/prep cook and/or kitchen experience required
• Housekeeping experience preferred but not required
• Valid Food Handler’s Certificate
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• An acute attention to detail
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
  
  

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $17 - $19