Compassionate Healthcare Dietary Cook — Nutritious Meals

Tice Valley Post Acute; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tice Valley Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Services team in Walnut Creek, CA. We offer part-time and full-time roles with competitive pay between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per menus and dietary needs, maintaining safety and sanitation, and supporting meal service for residents. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work well in a team within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking in healthcare, senior living, restaurant, or institutional settings preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and dietary instructions.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved menus and dietary requirements.
• Follow therapeutic and special diet instructions as directed.
• Ensure meals are prepared accurately, attractively, and on schedule.
• Maintain proper portion sizes and food quality standards.
• Follow sanitation procedures and monitor temperatures.
• Keep kitchen clean and organized and assist with meal service.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Following recipes

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Tice Valley Post Acute is seeking a dependable Dietary Cook to join our Dietary Services team in Walnut Creek, CA. We offer part-time and full-time roles with competitive pay between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per menus and dietary needs, maintaining safety and sanitation, and supporting meal service for residents. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to work well in a team within a healthcare setting.