Compassionate Dietary Cook — Part-Time, Nutritious Meals

PACS Group; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful impact on residents' meals

Job summary

PACS Group is hiring a dependable Dietary Cook for a part-time role at Mission Valley Post Acute. You will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and work closely with the dietary team to ensure safety, consistency, and on-time service.

Join a collaborative care environment where attention to detail, compassion for residents, and teamwork are valued as you help create meaningful mealtimes.

Qualifications

• Healthcare kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and modified diets is a plus.
• Current Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Compassionate approach when working with residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus, recipes, and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals meet residents’ nutritional needs and physician-ordered diets.
• Prepare and modify meals to accommodate special dietary needs, including diabetic, low-sodium, and texture-modified diets.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Properly store, label, and rotate food items to maintain freshness and comply with food safety standards.
• Assist with inventory and communicate food and supply needs to dietary leadership.
• Support meal service and ensure proper portion sizes and presentation.
• Work collaboratively with dietary staff, nursing, and other members of the care team.
• Help ensure residents receive meals that are nutritious, appealing, and prepared according to their individual needs.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler’s Certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire

Job description

PACS Group is hiring a dependable Dietary Cook for a part-time role at Mission Valley Post Acute. You will prepare nutritious, appetizing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and work closely with the dietary team to ensure safety, consistency, and on-time service.

Join a collaborative care environment where attention to detail, compassion for residents, and teamwork are valued as you help create meaningful mealtimes.